If you were arrested and charged with an assault and battery-related charge in Yarmouth, you could face severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment. An experienced assault and battery lawyer from Nate Amendola Defense can build your defense and protect your future.
At Nate Amendola Defense, we aggressively advocate for our clients to achieve the best results possible, and we will do the same for you. Contact us for a consultation with a top Yarmouth criminal defense lawyer.
Don’t Talk to the Police Without First Consulting an Assault and Battery Lawyer in Yarmouth
We highly recommend not speaking to the police regarding the charge against you if you have not yet spoken to a lawyer or do not have a lawyer present with you during the questioning. When being interrogated by the police, you have the right to remain silent and the right to consult with counsel.
Assert those rights and do not speak to the police before contacting a Yarmouth assault and battery lawyer. Nate Amendola is measured, calm, and determined.
Types of Assault and Battery Charges
There are many types of assault and battery charges in Massachusetts. We handle all types of assault and battery charges in Yarmouth County. If you are facing an assault and battery charge in Yarmouth, MA, the prosecution may have charged you with the following:
- Simple Assault
- Assault and Battery
- Assault and Battery on a Family/Household Member
- Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon
- Indecent Assault and Battery
- Indecent Assault to Collect Loan
- Mayhem
These are just some of the charges our Yarmouth assault and battery attorney is prepared to help you defend against. Understanding the difference between some of these charges can be difficult for any non-lawyer, especially if they are first-time assault and battery charges.
Nate Amendola will simply and concisely explain the elements of the charge(s) you are facing so you are fully informed about the proceedings you will go through. He has a successful track record of getting assault and battery charges reduced or dismissed as a persuasive and skillful Yarmouth assault and battery lawyer.
For a free legal consultation with an assault and battery lawyer serving Yarmouth, call (781) 740-0800
The Penalties for Assault and Battery Convictions in Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Within the range of criminal offenses, assault and battery offenses are often seen as less serious; however, the truth is that the possible penalties for assault and battery charges can be quite severe. Below is a list of possible penalties for various types of assault and battery charges:
- Assault and Battery: “Whoever commits an assault or an assault and battery upon another shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 21/2 years in a house of correction or by a fine of not more than $1,000.” M.G.L. c. 265 s. 13A.
- Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon: “… Shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not more than 10 years or in the house of correction for not more than 2 1/2 years, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both such fine and imprisonment.” M.G.L. c. 265 s. 15A.
- Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person with an Intellectual Disability: “…Whoever commits an indecent assault and battery on a person with an intellectual disability knowing such person to have an intellectual disability shall for the first offense be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than five years or not more than ten years; and for a second or subsequent offense, by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than ten years.” M.G.L. c. 265 s. 13F.
- Assault and Battery to collect loan: “… Shall for the first offense be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than three nor more than five years or by imprisonment for not more than two and one-half years in a jail or house of correction; and for a second or subsequent offense, by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than five nor more than ten years.” M.G.L. c. 265 s. 13C.
Thus, prison time is possible for many assault and battery-related charges, including the ones listed above. Contact a Yarmouth assault and battery attorney with Nate Amendola Defense to avoid prison time and fight against prosecution seeking unreasonably harsh sentences.
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Common Defense Strategies Against Assault and Battery Charges in Yarmouth
Defending against assault and battery-related charges is not a one-size-fits-all process. Which defense will be the most successful depends on the unique facts of every case. At Nate Amendola Defense, we carefully review the circumstances and analyze all potential strategies before selecting the best option for your defense. Some defense strategies that we will consider using in your assault and battery case may include:
- Mistaken Identity: This approach involves not villainizing the victim and instead alleging that the victim made an innocent mistake and identified the wrong person. This defense can be useful when the victim is a very sympathetic individual.
- Lack of Evidence: Sometimes, the best approach is to attack the work the prosecution has done and assert that they simply don’t have enough evidence to prove that you committed the alleged crime “beyond a reasonable doubt.”
- Self-Defense/Defense of Others: This defense essentially suggests that the facts of the charge did occur, but they were done purely in response to aggression displayed by the alleged victim. These two defenses are affirmative defenses, meaning that the defense has the burden to prove that the conduct that occurred was in self-defense or defense of others.
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Make Your First and Last Call to Our Yarmouth Assault and Battery Lawyer
Facing criminal charges can be terrifying and confusing. Nate Amendola is ready to help you through this process and advocate for your legal rights in Massachusetts at each step. Our Yarmouth assault and battery attorney will listen without judgment, investigate the facts of your case, maintain honesty and total transparency, negotiate for the best deal possible, and customize a strategy that works best for you.
We are prepared to defend you against any assault and battery charges. Call us at our office for a free, confidential session to discuss and evaluate the circumstances of your case, or submit an online form. You can be assured our assault and battery lawyer in Yarmouth will be discreet, non-judgemental, and empathetic to your situation.
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