Battery – Punishment
Orange County Battery Attorney – California Penal Code 242, 243
There are different types of Battery crimes. The punishment will depend on what type of Battery crime you are charged with. Generally, a battery is a misdemeanor, however it can be a felony depending on the circumstances.
Simple Battery – California Penal Code 243(a)
Simple battery is the general battery crime that you can be charged with. If convicted, you may face up to six months in jail and up to a two thousand dollar ($2,000) fine on top of court fees.
Battery causing Serious Bodily Injury – California Penal Code 243(d)
This battery crime is a “wobbler.” This means that the prosecution can charge the battery crime as either a felony or a misdemeanor. If the battery you are charged with resulted in serious bodily injury and you are convicted, a felony conviction can result in up to three years in state prison. A misdemeanor conviction can result in up to one year in jail. Having a battery attorney could possibly make a difference in whether you are charged with a felony or a misdemeanor.
This battery crime is also considered a violent felony and a conviction can also result in a strike on your record under California’s Three Strikes Law.
Domestic Violence Battery – California Penal Code 243(e)(1)
A conviction of battery against a spouse can result in up to one year in jail and up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) in fines. You may also be ordered to enroll in a batterer’s treatment program, make a payment of five thousand dollars ($5,000) to a battered victim’s shelter, or reimburse the victim for counseling expenses.
Sexual Battery – California Penal Code 243.4
This battery crime is also a “wobbler.” The battery can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. This battery crime is also considered a violent felony and a conviction can result in a strike on your criminal record under California’s Three Strikes Law.
The punishment for a battery conviction can be devastating. It is important to have an attorney represent you in court. Call the Law Offices of Nam Q. Doan today at (714) 248-DOAN (3626). I am a Battery attorney working all over Southern California including Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire. I take pride in getting results for my clients and I am ready to defend your rights and fight for you in court. I believe in quality legal representation at an affordable rate. For more information, visit www.OCLegalDefense.com.