Battery is the willful and unlawful use of force or violence on someone else.
Battery can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the degree of injury sustained by the alleged victim.
Whether you are charged with a misdemeanor battery or a felony battery, you should definitely consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney to fully understand your potential defenses to this charge.
Eric Hintz has been successfully defending individuals on misdemeanor and felony battery charges in Sacramento and throughout Northern California for more than 35 years.
If you would like to arrange a free confidential consultation with Eric Hintz, please do not hesitate to call, text or email him.