The crime of aggravated assault and battery is governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265 Section 13A. In order for someone to be convicted of aggravated assault and battery, the Commonwealth must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the individual committed an assault or an assault and battery that:

• Caused serious bodily injury to the victim
  
• Or the individual knew or had reason to know that the victim was pregnant
  
• Or the individual knew that the victim had a restraining order out against him or her at the time of the incident

Aggravated assault and battery is a more severe type of assault & battery with a harsher punishment. An individual who is convicted of aggravated assault & battery can be sentenced to imprisonment in the state prison for up to 5 years or in the house of correction for up to 2.5 years and/or a fine of up to $5,000.00.

For over four decades, the MA Law Firm of Altman & Altman, LLP has been providing outstanding criminal defense legal services to clients throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Our team of Boston Aggravated Assault & Battery Defense Lawyers is composed of seasoned litigators who will aggressively advocate on your behalf.  Our skillful Assault & Battery Defense Attorneys understand that facing criminal charges is frequently a confusing and frightening experience for those involved.  In order to reduce your stress and defend your rights, our criminal defense lawyers will stand by your side throughout the entire criminal process.

At Altman & Altman, LLP, we explore every legal avenue available in order to resolve your case.  In addition, we will provide you with straightforward answers to your legal questions.  Our Boston Aggravated Assault and Battery Lawyers have appeared as legal analysts on numerous media outlets, including CourtTV, The BBC Network, The Fox News Channel and MSNBC.  Through our criminal defense team’s collective knowledge, experience, and courtroom expertise, our attorneys provide their clients with legal advice of the highest quality.  

If you are facing charges of Aggravated Assault and Battery in Massachusetts, please Contact the Boston Law Firm of Altman & Altman, LLP to schedule a Free Initial Consultation with one of our dedicated Criminal Defense Attorneys.  During your free-of-charge initial consultation, our attorneys will field any questions that you may have and will fully explain your legal rights.  With offices conveniently located in Cambridge and Boston, our criminal defense lawyers have the ability to speak with our clients face-to-face about their legal matters.  All consultations are completely confidential.  

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