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Assault and battery are
actually two separate crimes. Assault and battery can be
prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony. This
frequently depends on the nature and seriousness of the
injuries. Not all cases of assault and battery are clear
so it is important to contact Steven E. Kellis at
215-940-1200 to represent you and make sure that your
legal rights are respected and you are aware of all of
your options.
Assault is the threat of violence on another person,
even if that person is not touched. Battery is any
offensive touching of another person with the intent to
cause harm. An unwanted touching, even if it does not
result in pain to the other person, may still legally
qualify as a battery. Fundamentally, no person has the
lawful right to lay hostile or menacing hands on
another. However, the law does not require people to
submit meekly to the unlawful infliction of violence
upon themselves. Steven E. Kellis can provide you with
the necessary aggressive defense to charges of assault
and battery in the Pennsylvania courts.
The overall circumstances
leading up to the charges of assault and battery have
significant impact on the defense of the case and the
potential penalty that can be imposed. Many assault and
batteries stem from escalating arguments or feuds and
result in little more than minor injuries. Such cases
are usually treated as misdemeanors. However, even a
misdemeanor conviction has the potential to result in up
to a year in jail. Based on the severity of the assault
and battery, the charge may be filed as a felony. In
addition, an accused‚s prior history of assault and
battery crimes, as well as other crimes, can result in
sentencing of a much longer duration. Steven E. Kellis
will be able to explain the potential penalties as they
apply to you and work with you to develop the best
defense.
FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS AND REPRESENTATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Law Offices of Steven E. Kellis
Two Penn Center Plaza
1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 900
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
(215) 940-1200
email: steven@kellislaw.com
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