Assault & Battery Defense – JCM LAW
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Aggressive Assault & Battery
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Protecting your rights against O.C.G.A. charges. Facing assault charges is life-altering. Get the professional defense you deserve starting today.

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Understanding the Charges

Navigating the Georgia Official Code (O.C.G.A.)

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O.C.G.A. § 16-5-23 (Simple Battery)

Classification: Misdemeanor

Occurs when a person intentionally makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with the person of another, or intentionally causes physical harm to another.

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O.C.G.A. § 16-5-24 (Aggravated Battery)

Classification: Felony

A person commits this offense when they maliciously cause bodily harm to another by depriving them of a member of their body, by rendering a member of their body useless, or by seriously disfiguring their body.

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O.C.G.A. § 16-5-21 (Aggravated Assault)

Classification: Felony

Assault with intent to murder, rape, or rob; or with a deadly weapon or any object which, when used offensively, is likely to or actually does result in serious bodily injury.

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Charge Type Potential Jail Time Max Fines Probation
Simple Battery Up to 12 Months $1,000 Standard
Battery (Family Violence) 12 Months (1st Offense) $5,000 Mandatory Classes
Aggravated Assault 1 to 20 Years Case Dependent Extensive
Aggravated Battery 1 to 20 Years Up to $100,000 Mandatory

How We Fight Your Charges

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Self-Defense / Stand Your Ground

Proving you used reasonable force to protect yourself from imminent harm.

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Lack of Intent

Establishing the contact was accidental or lacked the required criminal intent.

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Defense of Others

Justifiable force used to prevent harm to family members or bystanders.

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False Accusations

Discrediting witnesses or providing evidence of ulterior motives for the charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Assault & Battery charges be dropped?

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Yes, charges can be dismissed if the prosecution lacks sufficient evidence, if your rights were violated during the arrest, or if a successful defense strategy is presented pre-trial.

What is the difference between Assault and Battery in Georgia?

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Under Georgia law, Assault (O.C.G.A. § 16-5-20) is an attempt to commit a violent injury or putting someone in fear of it. Battery involves the actual physical contact or harm.

Is a first-time battery offense a felony?

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Typically, Simple Battery is a misdemeanor. However, it can be elevated to a felony if it involves family violence (second offense), certain protected victims (police, elderly), or if serious injury occurs.

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