Gainesville Assault & Battery Lawyer

Have you been charged for Assault or Battery in Gainesville?

Assault is the threat to use force against another with the apparent ability to inflict serious harm that puts the other person in fear of injury.  Battery is the actual touching or striking of another against their will or intentionally causing another serious bodily harm.  The penalties for these offenses can involve years in prison depending on the nature of the weapon used and extent of the harm caused. If you are facing assault or battery charges in Gainesville, you need to take action now to protect your freedom.  You are urged to contact a criminal defense attorney in Gainesville skilled in assault and battery defense.  Your employment of the aggressive and competent assault and battery attorney will greatly increase your chances of the charges against you being dismissed.

Experienced Assault & Battery Defense Attorney in Gainesville

At Law Firm of Kinsell, Zadel & Whitaker we understand that unexpected incidents occur that can result in a criminal charge. You can do things in the heat of the moment that you later regret.  You can be responding to a threat made by another.  We are ready to listen and do what is needed to help you through the legal process.  We service the Gainesville, Florida area with superior defense of assault and battery charges.  Our assault and battery defense attorneys have over 15 years of criminal defense experience.  They are skilled in investigation, motions to suppress, jury selection, cross-examination and closing arguments.  We believe you are innocent until proven guilty and will work tirelessly to defend you.

How we may proceed in your defense:

After interviewing you to learn everything we can from you about what happened, we investigate the incident to uncover all evidence available and to speak with witnesses.  We examine the evidence that the state is planning to use against you and object to any improperly obtained with a motion to suppress.  We also challenge any confessions obtained if your constitutional rights were infringed upon. In court we strenuously object to any improper evidence or testimony submitted by the state and endeavor to put on your case in the most compelling manner possible.  Throughout the process, we are ever watchful for opportunities to press the state for dismissal or reduction of the charges.

Contact a Gainesville Assault & Battery Defense Lawyer at the firm for effective defense of your charge.