Aggravated Battery

Battery is a violent crime in which an individual behaves threateningly toward another and makes physical contact with the person with the intent to inflict physical or emotional harm. Aggravated battery is an elevated battery crime in which the offender uses a weapon or tool against an individual. If you have been charged with aggravated battery, consider contacting a criminal defense attorney immediately to help you prepare your defense.

Victims of aggravated battery sometimes suffer severe life-threatening injuries; in other instances the victim may not even have any injuries. It is not necessary for the victim to be injured for an individual to be convicted of battery. The prosecution must simply have evidence that the offender intended to cause harm with the attack and that a weapon or tool was used when battery was committed.

Under Texas law, aggravated battery is classified as a felony. The punishment for an aggravated battery conviction may include jail or prison time, paying a heavy fine, completing community service hours, and more. If you have been arrested for aggravated battery, remember that you have a right to legal representation to help you with your case. Any information that you divulge to a lawyer is kept strictly confidential to protect your interests.

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For sound legal advice and assistance with your aggravated battery charge, don't hesitate to contact experienced Austin criminal attorney Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950.