Areas of Practice

Assault and Battery

Assault and Battery Defense Lawyer in Fairfax

Have you been charged with assault and/or battery? If so, it is important that you seek representation from an experienced criminal defense attorney in order to see that your rights are effectively protected.

Our Virginia lawyers at the office of Ronald E. Smith, P.C. have over twenty years of experience handling a range of criminal defense matters, such as assault and battery cases. It is important to have a knowledgeable and experienced attorney on your side in order to fully understand the charges against you, their potential consequences and the best strategy for your defense.

Though they are similar, assault and battery are not the same as many people consider them to be. An assault can occur without any physical contact, while battery requires physical contact. Due to the nature of these types of offenses, an individual may face assault or battery charges over seemingly minor incidents.

Domestic Assault and Battery

In addition to handling general assault and battery matters, our firm represents clients in domestic assault and battery, or domestic violence cases. A guilty plea or conviction in a domestic assault and/or battery matter may affect any standing child support or child custody orders. We work to help our clients understand how their lives may be affected and how we can work to minimize the impact that assault and battery charges have on their lives.

If you are facing assault and/or battery charges, do not hesitate to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the office of Ronald E. Smith, P.C. During your initial consultation, you can learn more about your rights and options for pursuing an end to the case.

RONALD E. SMITH, P.C.
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