Experienced Assault and Battery Defense
In San Luis Obispo, most of our assault or assault and battery charges are the result of a bar fight. The friendly bars are popular gathering spots for college students from Cal Poly State University and Cuesta College. On occasion, this can lead to alcohol-fueled altercations in the bars, or when the bars close. Those fights can lead to assault or assault and battery charges.
Gerald C. Carrasco is a San Luis Obispo assault defense lawyer with significant litigation and negotiation experience in and out of the courtroom. If you've been charged with assault or assault and battery, Gerald C. Carrasco, Attorney at Law, would like to help.
"A disagreement doesn't have to get physical to result in an assault charge. An intimidating threat can be considered assault." — Attorney Gerald Carrasco
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If a person feels threatened with physical violence or harm, that can be considered assault. If the threat is followed by physical touching, then the charge can be elevated to assault and battery. If the touching was of a sexual nature, a sexual assault charge could result. Investigation is a critical step in the defense of an assault and battery charge.
- Are there witnesses to the event? What is their version of events?
- Does the alleged victim's version of the event match the witness reports?
- Was an action taken in self-defense?
- Were any weapons involved?
- Who, if anyone, was injured?
At our California criminal defense law firm, we recognize that anyone can have an error in judgment. Whether you have been wrongfully accused, or you made a bad choice one night, we would like to help you. If you believe you are innocent, we'll go all the way with your case. If you believe you made a terrible mistake, we'll work to minimize the consequences.
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At our law firm, we know that criminal charges for assault and battery do not always occur during business hours. We are accessible for emergencies. Let's begin working on your defense right away. Contact our law firm by calling 805-762-4760 or toll free at 866-595-8526 or send our criminal defense lawyer an e-mail.
