Assault & Battery
Virginia Assault and Battery Defense Lawyer"I barely touched her!" "I didn't mean to do it!" "I wasn't even near him!" The police do not accept excuses for violent crimes. If you have been accused of assault and battery, an experienced criminal defense attorney can protect your rights, freedom and future. I am attorney Eddy Paul Rice, IV. I have been offering skilled and aggressive criminal defense services for people charged with assault, battery and domestic violence since 1972. I welcome the opportunity to help you. When you need an effective criminal defense attorney, contact my office in Richmond, Virginia. Understanding the ConsequencesThe difference between assault and battery depends on whether there was actual bodily harm. Assault is the threat of harm, while battery is actually hitting or hurting the other person. The penalties and consequences you face for these crimes depend upon the nature of the charges against you. For example, the presence of aggravating circumstances — assault with a deadly weapon, assault or battery of a child, assault or battery of an elderly person — will increase the potential period of incarceration and amount of fines levied. My goal is to lessen the consequences as much as possible. Sometimes this involves negotiating with the prosecution in an attempt to reduce the charges. Other times, this may involve seeking a dismissal of the charges after conducting a thorough investigation to discover what truly happened. Whatever the circumstances of your case, you can be sure I will work hard to protect your rights. Contact Me TodayDo not wait to seek the quality, effective representation you deserve. Contact my Richmond office online or call 804-747-5500 for a free initial phone consultation. Free Initial Phone Consultation • 30 Years Experience • Former Army Captain |