Baton Rouge Criminal Lawyer Blog
Louisiana Criminal Law by Attorney Carl Barkemeyer
Assault can be either a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the alleged facts. Assault differs from battery because an assault does not include physical touching.
Were you charged with either assault or battery and need to beat the charges? These are some of the most complex laws in the U.S. law system. And the odds aren’t in your favor. Minor crimes can only result in Read more
Did you know that in 2017, there were over 810,000 aggravated assaults in the United States? Among those, 26% involved a firearm. Aggravated assault is a common crime in the US, but it carries stiff penalties, especially if a firearm Read more
Often times, the crime of assault is confused with the crime of battery. Additionally, there are many different forms of assault that range from misdemeanors to felonies. An assault in Louisiana is defined as an attempt to commit a battery, Read more
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