Panama City, Florida Assault and Battery Lawyers

 

The Panama City Beach area boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, is a haven for residents and vacationers alike, is known for its nightlife and hosts huge annual events like Bike Week and Spring Break.  The crimes of Assault and Battery can be as simple as a fight or confrontation in a bar or nightclub on the Panama City Beach Strip.  However, Assault and Battery can also include domestic violence and, when a weapon is used, Aggravated Assault and/or Aggravated Battery.  It is not uncommon for alcohol and/or drugs to be a factor.  Our experienced criminal defense lawyers at Virga Law Offices, P.A. can help you navigate through your encounter with the criminal justice system if you or someone you know has been charged with Assault and Battery.

What is Assault and Battery?

 

Although many people consider Assault and Battery to be a single crime, they are, under Florida criminal law, separate offenses.  What the two do share is that they are both considered to be violent and intentional offenses with potentially serious implications for someone who is charged as both can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.   Assault is a threat, either by word or action, to do violence to another coupled with an apparent ability to carry out the threat which places the victim in fear that violence is imminent.  In contrast, Battery is the intentional touching or harming of another against their will.  Our attorneys at Virga Law Offices, P.A. have defended not only “simple” Assault and Battery, but the following related crimes:

• Domestic Violence Battery
• Felony Battery
• Battery by Strangulation
• Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
• Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon
• Disorderly Conduct
• Affray

 

Mandatory Guidelines

 

If the allegations against you involve the use of a weapon, the Florida criminal courts have adopted what are called “mandatory guidelines” that determine the severity of the sanctions if you are found guilty of an Assault and/or Battery charge involving a weapon.  Contact Virga Law Offices, P.A. to determine how these guidelines may affect you and your future.

Domestic Violence Battery

 

At Virga Law Offices, P.A., we represent people who have been accused of committing domestic violence battery.  If you have been charged with a crime of domestic violence, a host of issues and consequences are raised.  It is not uncommon for allegations of domestic violence to arise if there is a pending marital separation, divorce proceeding, or custody action ongoing.  Unfortunately, it is a tool that one partner may use to gain the upper hand and potentially, a domestic violence injunction, i.e., a restraining order.  Other times, the accused may have other viable defenses such as self-defense, defense of others, or defense of property.  There are those willing to abuse the criminal justice system in order to further some other purpose. If you have been falsely accused, the lawyers at Virga Law Offices, P.A., will evaluate the various defenses that you may have, investigate the case against you, and vigorously defend your rights and reputation. 

If charged with any of these crimes, our criminal defense lawyers have the experience and criminal defense knowledge to help you not only protect your rights, but to evaluate whether there are any applicable defenses, such as, defense of self or others, or defense of property.   At Virga Law Offices, P.A., our criminal defense lawyers are aware that you may not have ties to this area, that you may be wrongly accused or that you may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time.   At Virga Law Offices, P.A., our criminal defense lawyers work for our clients, evaluating the allegations against them and assisting them in reaching a satisfactory resolution to a frightening and stressful experience.

The Panama City, Florida Criminal Defense Lawyers at Virga Law Offices, P.A., proudly serve Northwest Florida including the following cities and counties:    Apalachicola, Blountstown, Bonifay, Chipley, Lynn Haven, Marianna, Mexico Beach, Panama City, Panama City Beach, Port St. Joe, Springfield and Tyndall Air Force Base; Bay County, Calhoun County, Franklin County ,Gulf County, Holmes County, Jackson County , and Washington County.