Assault & Battery

Massachusetts Assault and Battery Defense Lawyer

The difference between assault and battery is a matter of actual physical harm. Assault is the threat of violence, where as battery is the actual touching or harming of another person. The penalties for both these crimes can be serious and depend upon the damage inflicted or the severity of the threat.

If you are facing charges of assault or battery, contact a defense attorney at Reardon & Reardon, in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Our firm can handle cases involving:

• Physical threat with a firearm
• Threatening text messages or phone calls
• Threats to kill or otherwise harm a family member
• Pushing, shoving or hitting another person
• Severe bodily harm cause by physical beatings
• Domestic violence
• Sexual assault

Defending Against Restraining Orders

Physical fights between partners or spouses often result in the victim filing a restraining order. If a restraining order was issued against you, it is important that you contact an experienced lawyer to represent you. Our firm knows how to challenge restraining orders. We can help lift some of the restrictions these orders of protection place on our clients.

Protecting Our Clients' Rights

At Reardon & Reardon, we work closely with clients, guiding them through the legal system and protecting their rights along the way. We understand that some people make empty threats in the heat of arguments. A minor shove can turn into a serious battery charge. Our firm aims to reduce or eliminate inappropriate charges, minimizing the resulting penalties.

Contact an attorney at Reardon & Reardon, if you have been charged with assault or battery. We offer free initial consultations and are available 24 hours a day for emergency needs. Spanish and Portuguese interpreters are available.