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Assault and Battery Lawyers

Battery (assault by beating) is a severe form of assault which can lead to severe punishments upon conviction. Receiving specialist legal advice from criminal defence experts is essential if you are facing an accusation of battery.

At JD Spicer Zeb, we have over 45 years of experience handling the full range of serious criminal law matters, including those related to assault and battery. Our experience and expertise demonstrate our ability to provide the highest standard of legal support and representation, ensuring the strongest possible defence against the allegations you are facing.

Our priority will be to help you avoid conviction for assault and battery. If circumstances prevent this, we will strive to mitigate any penalties handed out as far as possible.

Our highly experienced assault and battery solicitors provide the following:

  • 24/7 legal support in person and over the phone, 365 days a year
  • Representation anywhere in England and Wales
  • Accredited Police Station Representatives to support you during a police interview
  • Clear, practical legal advice in any language (see our languages spoken)

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Speak to our assault and battery solicitors today

For a free initial consultation on your legal position and the available options when defending a battery or assault charge, contact our local offices in London, Birmingham or Manchester.

Our private criminal defence solicitors offer expert advice and representation to ensure that you receive a positive outcome for various offences.

For urgent advice at any time of day or night regarding assault and battery, please call our Emergency Number 07836 577 556.

Our expertise with assault and battery

We have been advising individuals facing criminal charges, including assault and battery, for over 45 years.

This means we have an established reputation as a leading criminal defence firm and are well-placed to offer a tailored defence against the allegations you are facing.

Battery is a serious criminal offence that can result in prison sentences. Having expert legal advice and representation from a team that specialises in handling these types of offences is absolutely critical.

Our team includes several police station representatives who will be available to provide 24/7 support if you are arrested for suspected assault and battery charges.

We know exactly how to handle the various types of evidence commonly relied on in these cases, so we are well-placed to spot any flaws in the case being built against you and establish the most robust possible response.

Further, we have established close relationships with many of the country’s leading specialist criminal defence barristers. You can be confident that you will always receive the best legal advice and representation if your case goes to trial.

We are recognised for our ability to handle criminal law matters successfully through our Law Society accreditation for Criminal Litigation. We also hold the Lexcel accreditation for our consistently high standards of legal practice.

Pre-charge bail

If the police conduct an interview about assault and battery, you may be released on pre-charge bail. This is usually just referred to as being released on bail.

When on pre-charge bail, several bail conditions may be imposed if necessary. Common conditions include not contacting victims or going to a locality, such as a matrimonial home, in a domestic violence case.

To find out more about pre-charge bail, please use the links provided below:

Fees and funding

When dealing with fees and funding, we will always be clear and upfront about your options.

Legal Aid may be available in some cases, but this depends on the seriousness of the case and whether it will justify the grant of public funding.

To find out more about the way we handle fees (both Legal Aid and private fees), please use the links provided below:

Related offences

We also provide support and guidance on various other matters that are related to assault and battery, including:

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Common questions about assault and battery

What is classed as assault and battery?

Battery (assault by beating) is a variation of the offence of common assault, which is set out in Section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

Battery refers to an act of common assault where physical and unlawful force is applied intentionally and/or recklessly. There is no requirement for a victim to have suffered a personal injury or bodily harm, only that contact was made.

In contrast, common assault refers to any act committed intentionally or recklessly that causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence. Physical contact does not need to occur (for example, raising a fist could be seen as an act of common assault or a threat to harm).

What is the maximum sentence for assault and battery?

If you are found guilty of battery, the maximum sentence that could be handed out is 26 weeks’ (6 months’) custody. Other potential punishments for battery include a fine of an unlimited amount or a community order.

What are the types of assault and battery charges?

Battery (assault by beating) is a variation of common assault, which is contained within is contained within Section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

Other more serious types of assault charges that someone could potentially be charged with, depending on the injury, include:

  • Causing grievous bodily harm with intent or wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm (s18, Offences Against the Person Act 1861)
  • Wounding or inflicting grievous bodily harm (s20 of the same Act) (this is where severe bodily harm has been done, but the intent to do so cannot be proven)
  • Attempting to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (s18)
  • Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (s47)

Contact our criminal offence solicitors now

If you are due to attend the police station for an interview, have been accused of assault or battery, or require any urgent specialist advice or immediate representation, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

You can contact a member of our dedicated team of assault and battery solicitors in London, Birmingham, and Manchester by telephone at:

Or email: solicitors@jdspicer.co.uk

Alternatively, you can fill out our quick online enquiry form, and we will respond as soon as possible.

24/7 legal representation for assault and battery

Please contact us for a free initial consultation with one of our assault and battery experts and for immediate advice and representation.

Our private criminal defence solicitors offer expert advice and representation to ensure that you receive a positive outcome for various offences.

For immediate representation and advice, you can contact our Emergency Number: 07836 577 556, and we will provide you with the urgent assistance you need.