In Massachusetts, any intentional contact with another person can be charged as an assault and battery, even if no one is injured and no matter how slight the contact might be. Furthermore, even if you don't actually touch the other person, you can still be charged with the crime of assault. If any weapon is involved, if there is serious bodily injury, or if the other person is pregnant, elderly, or disabled, that assault and battery charge can be elevated by the police or the prosecutor to a felony offense. Whether you are charged with the misdemeanor or felony, a conviction can result in a lengthy jail sentence, so it is important to have relentless and dedicated representation from an experienced attorney.

Attorney Meltzer will thoroughly defend you at all stages from your arraignment through trial if you are charged with an assault and battery. As a former prosecutor, he has significant experience with all forms of assault and battery cases, including domestic violence cases, dangerous weapon cases, and serious injury cases, and he knows how these cases are investigated and prosecuted. He understands that there are often two sides to every story, and will ensure that your side is heard.

If you have been charged with assault and battery or other violent offense, call the Law Office of Robert S.C. Meltzer today for a free consultation.