St. Petersburg Assault and Battery Lawyers
Pinellas County Domestic Violence Attorneys
Assault or battery charges can result from matters as mundane as a bar fight to something much more severe. Consequences of conviction can be harsh. If you have been accused of assault or battery, hiring an experienced attorney is necessary to fully protect your rights.
At Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & Wein, P.A., in St. Petersburg, Florida, we have aggressively represented criminal defense clients for more than 50 years. Let us help you put your life back on track. Contact us for a consultation with an experienced lawyer.
Examining Every Element of Your Case
Criminal defense attorneys Anthony S. Battaglia, Aubrey O. Dicus Jr. and Sean K. McQuaid have the experience with criminal defense cases you need. By exhausting every possible avenue of defense, we work to have the charges against you lessened or dropped. We are prepared to defend you against charges involving:
- Battery
- Assault
- Domestic violence
- Disorderly conduct
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
- Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon
What is the Difference between Assault and Battery?
Assault occurs when an action or threat causes someone to fear bodily harm or death. Battery occurs when a victim is physically touched by a person or weapon. If a deadly weapon is involved, the court will follow mandatory sentencing guidelines. We can help you understand these guidelines and how they affect your case.
Offering Aggressive Domestic Violence Defense
Domestic violence is use of economic, emotional, or psychological control toward a family member. It also encompasses threats towards or acts of physical or sexual violence against a member of your household. In most cases, police responding to a domestic violence situation are required to arrest someone.
If you were the party arrested, you may be charged with a felony or misdemeanor. An order for protection can be placed against you, stopping you from going near the person you allegedly harmed or even your own home. This can severely impact your life —limiting you from going home or seeing your children. Conviction could mean a permanent criminal record.
At BRDW, we provide an aggressive, knowledgeable defense for charges of spousal abuse. This may include employing psychological experts and offering alternatives to sentencing. Contact us at (727) 346-6012 as soon as possible to protect your future.
