assault and battery

Assault and battery refers to harmful or offensive physical contact (battery) and the act of threatening or attempting to cause such contact so that someone reasonably fears immediate harm (assault). It can apply even without serious injury and may be handled as a crime, a civil lawsuit, or both.

Various types of batteries including AA, car, and button cells

What is battery?

Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury / Jack Gilbert

Battery is typically an intentional, unconsented physical touching that is harmful or offensive, and it can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on injury, weapon use, and state law. Unlike assault, battery usually requires actual contact, and penalties may include jail time, fines, probation, and protective orders. This article defines battery, breaks down […]

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