Las Vegas Battery Attorney

Have you been accused of battery?

According to the Nevada Statutes, Title 15, Crimes and Punishments, battery is defined as "any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another." The punishment for battery varies depending on the circumstances of the case. If there was no substantial injury caused to the victim and if there was no use of a deadly weapon, then it is classified as a misdemeanor. It is a category C felony if someone suffered injury from the attack.

The penalties will increase if the battery was committed against an officer, provider of health care, school employee, sporting event official, taxicab driver, or transit operator. It will increase to a category B felony and could be punished by two to ten years imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000. If battery is committed by a person who is on probation for a crime or is in lawful custody, they could be charged with a category B felony. If the battery included the use of a deadly weapon, they could be facing up to fifteen years in state prison.

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Understanding the severity of this crime and the harsh penalties that could result from it show the need for a strong legal advocate. At the De Castroverde Law Group, we have been fighting for the rights and freedom of individuals throughout Nevada for over twenty years. If you have been falsely accused of a crime or have been treated unfairly by the justice system, please do not hesitate to talk to a Las Vegas criminal attorney from our team. We have experience in handling cases involving burglary, domestic violence, sex crimes, and violent crimes.

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