Assault and Battery Lawyer: Massachusetts Clients Trust Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP

Do You Need an Assault and Battery Lawyer? Massachusetts Residents Can Call on the Criminal Defense Expertise of the Lawyers at Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP

An assault and battery conviction in Massachusetts can have hefty consequences, including potential fines and jail time.

Do you or a loved one need an assault and battery lawyer? Massachusetts residents in the greater Worcester or Springfield areas can enlist legal help from the highly-skilled criminal defense lawyers at Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP. Set up a free consultation today to discuss the specifics of your case: Call directly at (508) 570-3037 or use our online contact form.

The Results of an Assault and Battery Lawyer: Massachusetts Residents Can Rely on the Successes of Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP

The lawyers at Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP have a record of winning assault and battery cases in Massachusetts. For example, they represented a client on assault and battery charges in Framingham District Court, Framingham, Massachusetts. The client was accused of assault and battery on her husband. The team was able to secure a complete dismissal of all charges after extensive pretrial litigation and negotiation.

In another case, our lawyers represented a client accused of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 in Central Massachusetts. The client was summoned to a Clerk’s Hearing for these charges. The legal team quickly hired an investigator and gathered proof that the allegations were false. They were able to present a strong defense at the Clerk’s Hearing as a result of the thorough investigation of the allegations. The Clerk Magistrate had confidence in the legal and factual arguments, and decided that no criminal charges should be issued.

Our firm also represented a client that was charged with unarmed robbery and assault and battery while collecting a debt. The case was pending in Leominster District Court. The criminal defense team developed a strong defense strategy after thorough investigation of the charges. This advocacy led to all of the charges being dismissed.

Do you need a criminal defense lawyer? Contact us today for a free consultation and to discuss the details of your case: (508) 570-3037.

The Specifics of Assault and Battery Charges in Massachusetts

Assault and battery in Massachusetts can be punished by imprisonment of not more than 2 ½ years and a fine of not more than $1,000.

However, if the assault and battery charges involve causing serious bodily harm or is upon a woman who is pregnant, then the punishments can be more severe. This is also the case if the assault and battery is upon a person who has “an outstanding temporary or permanent vacate, restraining or no contact order or judgment issued” against the accused already, according to the Massachusetts Legislature’s General Laws. People accused of these more-severe forms of assault and battery face up to five years in state prison, and a potential fine up to $5,000.

Putting the Best Assault and Battery Lawyers on Your Side

If you or a loved one is facing assault and battery charges in Massachusetts, then you need a reputable criminal defense lawyer to help protect your rights and future.

Do not face assault and battery charges alone. Instead, hire a criminal defense attorney who can walk you through the process and instill hope into your life. If you are in Springfield or Worcester, MA areas, then setup a free consultation with the experienced criminal defense team at Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP. You can schedule your free consultation through our online contact form or by calling us immediately at (508) 570-3037.

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