Assault & Battery

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Oklahoma City Assault and Battery Attorney

As a violent crime, assault is perhaps the most common charge people face. From a bar fight to assault with a deadly weapon to rape, assault and battery charges are serious offenses that require an experienced lawyer to handle in order to avoid a conviction that can haunt you for the rest of your life. At Robbins Law Office, I have dedicated my practice to defending the rights of those facing serious state and federal criminal charges.

Knowing the Difference Between Assault and Battery

Many people consider assault and battery to be the same crime. They are not. Where assault involves the mere threat of or attempt at bodily harm causing reasonable fear for victims, battery involves an actual act of physical contact with a victim. If you take swing at someone and miss it could be assault, but if you make contact with them this could be battery, even if it was not particularly painful.

Sexual Criminal Misconduct

A sexual assault or other violent sex crime conviction can result in incarceration and a criminal record. You also face the potential for lifetime sex offender registration that can negatively affect where you live or getting a job, and result in a severe social stigma. I provide you with an aggressive defense against felony sexual assault charges, including rape, statutory or date rape or molestation.

If you have been convicted of assault or rape and need representation with an appeal or post conviction of your case, I am likewise able and ready to effectively protect you rights.

Defending the Accused for 30 Years

Those charged with a domestic dispute may believe pleading guilty to assault and battery charges will prevent a harsh sentence. Many do so without considering that such a conviction prohibits them from ever lawfully possessing any firearm as well as may subject them later to a federal prosecution for unlawful possession of a firearm which has moved in interstate commerce. This is because the federal law includes anyone convicted of a misdemeanor assault which involves domestic violence on its list of persons who cannot lawfully possess a firearm. This is a trap which has snared many who thought they were only pleading to a misdemeanor assault in state court.

I am an experienced criminal defense lawyer who knows Oklahoma's assault and battery laws. My aggressive advocacy on your behalf can be invaluable in avoiding other harsh penalties including prison time, attending anger management classes, or the loss of the right to own a gun.

Contact the Robbins Law Office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer • Free initial consultation • Off-site and jail visits • Extensive trial experience in state and federal court

Robbins Law Office
120 N. Robinson Ave.
Suite W2725
Oklahoma City, OK  73102
Telephone: 405-600-3051
Fax: 405-600-7354
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Robbins Law Office is located in Downtown Oklahoma City, OK, and is available to serve clients throughout Central Oklahoma, including Metro OKC and Norman. A partial listing of counties includes: Oklahoma County, Cleveland County, Canadian County, Kingfisher County, Logan County, Lincoln County, and Pottawatomie County.