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  • Vincent J. Russo
    5020 Campus Drive
    Newport Beach, CA 92660 info@occriminallaw.com
  • Southern California
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Do you have a question for a criminal attorney regarding criminal charges? You will find some useful information on this website to assist you with your Criminal law matter. If you require additional assistance from a criminal attorney, please feel free to contact a lawyer in our Orange County office located in Newport Beach, California, and serving communities such as Irvine, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, and Laguna Beach as we would be happy to assist you with your criminal legal matter.

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Criminal Law: Battery

Have you been charged with a criminal battery? Do you need a criminal defense attorney to assist you with criminal battery charges in Southern California? If you have been charged or are being investigated for a criminal battery charge you should consult a lawyer to make sure your penal interests are adequately protected. You have rights. An attorney in our office is knowledgeable with these issues and can help you quietly resolve your legal problem. Should you require the services of a criminal defense attorney please feel free to contact our office. We have a lawyer who can assist you with your legal trouble.

Below please find the California statutory laws on Battery. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact a criminal lawyer in our Orange County office for a consultation with an criminal attorney.


Battery California Penal Code 242

California Penal Code Section 242 defines Battery as follows: A battery is any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.

California Penal Code Section 243 provides for punishment as follows: (a) A battery is punishable by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000), or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or by both that fine and imprisonment.

In addition there are varying degrees of battery related offenses depending on the circumstances surrounding the battery.

This California definition is slightly diferent than the common law definition of battery. At common law battery was the (1) unlawful application (2) of force (3) to the person of another. This touching can be in the form of any offensive contact. Moreover, at common law Battery was defined as a general intent crime.

If you require the assistance of a criminal defense attorney for a battery related offense, please feel free to contact a criminal lawyer in our Orange County office for further assistance.

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Larceny At common law larceny was efined as the (1) trespassory (2) taking and (3) carrying away (asportation), (4) of the tangible personal property, (5) of another (6) with the intent to permanently deprive the owner thereof. Read More
Robbery At common law robbery was a felonious aggravated form of larceny with the additional elements of (1) from the person and (2) by force or intimidation. California has codified larceny under California penal code section 211 et seq.. Read More
Burglary At common law burglary was defined as the (1) breaking (2) and entering (3) of of the dwelling house (4) of another (5) at night time (6) with the intent to commit a felony. Most jurisidictions have codified burglary with slightly different elements for conviction of the crime. Read More

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If you have been arrested you should contact a criminal attorney.


Do you have a question for a criminal attorney regarding criminal charges? You will find some useful information on this website to assist you with your Criminal law matter. CA Criminal Attorney Services

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Our Orange County Criminal Lawyer has the knowledge and experience to help you with your Southern Califiornia criminal legal problems.
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