Assault & Battery Lawyer in Milwaukee, WI
Have You Been Charged with Assault & Battery in Milwaukee County? We Can Help
If you have been charged with assault and battery in Milwaukee, WI, it is essential to seek the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Assault and battery charges can have serious consequences, including jail time, fines, and a criminal record that can impact your future employment prospects.
At Lee Law Firm, LLC, we have the experience and knowledge necessary to help you navigate the criminal justice system and protect your rights. Our attorneys understand the complexities of assault and battery cases and will work tirelessly to build a strong defense on your behalf.
Contact our Milwaukee assault & battery lawyer at (414) 600-1360 or contact us online today.
What Are the Penalties for Assault & Battery in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, a first offense for battery is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, nine months in jail, or both. Subsequent offenses are punishable by a fine of up to $20,000, nine months to one year in jail, or both. A first offense for simple assault is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, nine months in jail, or both. Subsequent offenses are punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, nine months to one year in jail, or both.
Assault and battery are considered violent crimes, which means that the state will add time to the sentence for the crime if the defendant has prior convictions for violent crimes. For example, battery is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, nine months in jail, or both. However, if the defendant has a prior battery conviction, then the state will consider the new battery charge a felony punishable by a fine of up to $25,000, nine months to two and a half years in jail, or both. The same applies to assault convictions.
What Are the Penalties for Domestic Battery in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin law defines domestic battery as the unwanted touching of a family member or household member that results in bodily harm. A family member includes a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or a person who is related by marriage. A household member includes a person who lives in the same home as the defendant. A first offense for domestic battery is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $10,000, nine months in jail, or both. Subsequent offenses are punishable by a fine of up to $20,000, nine months to one year in jail, or both.
Domestic battery is a strict-liability crime, which means that the state can charge the defendant regardless of whether he or she intended to commit the crime.
How Our Milwaukee Assault & Battery Attorney Can Help
If you have been charged with assault or battery, you should contact a Milwaukee assault & battery lawyer at Lee Law Firm, LLC immediately. Our firm has handled thousands of criminal cases and we have the experience necessary to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your case. You do not have to face your charges alone. Our attorney will work tirelessly to provide you with the representation you need and deserve.
Assault and Battery in Wisconsin
Assault is the threat of unwanted touching. Battery is unwanted touching. In Wisconsin, there are two types of assault and two types of battery. The type of assault or battery depends on the circumstances of the crime.
- Simple assault and battery are misdemeanor crimes.
- Aggravated assault and battery are felonies.
Simple Assault and Battery
A person commits simple assault in Wisconsin when they threaten to cause bodily harm to someone and the person believes that the person intends to cause the harm. The threat can be a physical action or an action that would cause the person to reasonably believe an attack is imminent. A person commits simple battery when they intentionally cause unwanted physical contact with another person.
Aggravated Assault and Battery
A person commits aggravated assault in Wisconsin when they threaten to cause bodily harm to someone with the intention of causing fear of imminent harm. The threat can be a physical action or an action that would cause the person to reasonably believe an attack is imminent.
A person commits aggravated battery when they intentionally cause unwanted physical contact with another person and cause serious bodily injury.
Serious bodily injury is a type of injury that creates a substantial risk of death, causes permanent disfigurement, causes permanent or protracted loss or impairment of a body part or organ, or causes an unborn child to die.
Contact Our Milwaukee Assault & Battery Attorney
If you have been charged with assault or battery, you should contact a Milwaukee assault & battery lawyer at Lee Law Firm, LLC immediately. Our firm has handled thousands of criminal cases and we have the experience necessary to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your case. You do not have to face your charges alone. Our attorney will work tirelessly to provide you with the representation you need and deserve.
Contact our Milwaukee assault & battery lawyer at (414) 600-1360 or contact us online today.
FAQ
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Under Wisconsin Statutes 940.19:
Class A misdemeanor – causing any harm while intending to cause bodily harm
Class I felony – causing substantial bodily harm with intent to cause bodily harm
Class H felony – causing great bodily harm with intent to cause bodily harm
Class E felony – causing great bodily harm with intent to cause great bodily harm
A conviction of a Class A misdemeanor can result in penalties of up to 9 months in jail and fines up to $10,000.
Felony charges can be filed as Class I, H, or E with penalties of 3 and a half to 15 years in prison and fines between $10,000 and $50,000 depending on the degree of bodily harm done and your intentions. -
Having an attorney at Lee Law Firm walk you through a domestic violence charge is extremely important in order to help you understand the defenses that you have and how the evidence will weigh for and against you at trial. This will allow you to make the best informed legal decision as to how you want to move forward with your case.
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Assault and battery cases which do not result in bodily harm or independent eye-witnesses often are a matter of “he said, she said.” Credibility, in those circumstances, is key. Your attorney at Lee Law Firm can walk you through the necessary steps to prepare for your specific case.
