When you been arrested on an assault or battery charge, you face serious punishments that could result in you going to jail for years. You also might have to pay expensive fines that take years to settle.
However, you also have the right to defend yourself and explain your side of the case. You might convince the judge or jury to convict you of a lower charge or find you innocent by hiring an experienced and assertive local Austin battery attorney to represent you.
Proving Self-defense
You might actually have been defending yourself from an assault when you were arrested. The other party involved might have lied outright to the police and told them you were the attacker when, in fact, you were trying to defend yourself from getting hurt or killed.
Your lawyer can present facts of the case in court to show you were defending yourself and the other party actually launched the attack on you. These facts may win your case, garner an innocent decision and help you avoid going to jail for something you did not do.
Your lawyer can also argue down the charges to a misdemeanor, if applicable, to ensure you do not serve years behind bars. You may be sentenced to probation instead. You can find out more about hiring an Austin battery attorney online. Contact Law Office Of Jesse Hernandez to set up a consultation with a lawyer today.
