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What’s the difference between assault and battery in Louisiana?
Assault involves threatening or attempting to cause harm, placing someone in reasonable fear of injury. Battery involves actual physical contact. Both can be simple or aggravated, with aggravated charges carrying much heavier penalties.
Read MoreCan a violent crime charge be reduced or dismissed?
Yes, depending on the facts. If evidence was obtained unlawfully, if witnesses are unreliable, or if the prosecution can’t prove every element of the charge, a reduction or dismissal is possible. A skilled violent crime defense lawyer reviews every angle before trial.
Read MoreWhat are the penalties for violent crimes in Louisiana?
Penalties vary by charge and criminal history. They range from several years in prison for simple battery to life in prison or the death penalty for first-degree murder. Louisiana’s habitual offender law can significantly increase sentences for repeat offenders.
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