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Why Choose Our Domestic Battery Attorney in Carmel?

A person can be charged with domestic violence or domestic battery when they commit or threaten violence against a spouse, domestic partner, or someone with whom they are in a close relationship. The consequences of a conviction can be severe and derail your life, so it’s important to work with an experienced Carmel defense lawyer who can protect your rights when you’re confronting the criminal justice system. Contact The Criminal Defense Team today for a free consultation. 

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How Is Domestic Battery Defined in Indiana?

A person in Indiana can be charged with domestic battery when they knowingly or intentionally touch or place any bodily fluid or waste on a family or household member in a rude, insolent, or angry manner. The offense is typically considered a Class A misdemeanor. However, the defendant can be charged with a Level 6 felony if any of the following conditions apply:

  • They had a previous, unrelated conviction for domestic battery or strangulation.
  • They were at least 18 and committed the act in front of a child under 16 years old.
  • The act resulted in moderate bodily injury to a family or household member.
  • The act was committed against a family or household member under 14 when the defendant was 18 or older.
  • The act was committed against a family or household member with a mental or physical disability and the defendant was their caretaker.
  • The alleged victim is an endangered adult.
  • The act was committed against a family or household member with a protection or no-contact order against the defendant.

The offense can be charged as a Level 5 felony when any of these conditions apply:

  • The act resulted in serious bodily injury.
  • The defendant used a deadly weapon.
  • The act resulted in bodily injury to a pregnant person and the defendant was aware of the pregnancy.
  • The defendant had a previous conviction for domestic battery or strangulation against the same family or household member.
  • The act resulted in bodily injury to a child under 14 years old when the defendant was 18 or older, a person with a mental or physical disability when the defendant was their caretaker, or an endangered adult.

The crime is classified as a Level 4 felony if the act resulted in serious bodily injury to an endangered adult. It is a Level 3 felony if the act resulted in serious bodily injury to someone under 14 when the defendant is 18 or older. It is a Level 2 felony if the act results in death and the alleged victim was younger than 14 when the defendant was 18 or older or was an endangered adult.

The penalties for these offenses range from a misdemeanor to a felony with up to 30 years of imprisonment. 

Contact a Carmel Domestic Battery Lawyer Today for a Confidential Consultation

If you’re facing domestic battery charges, don’t leave your future up to chance. Contact The Criminal Defense Team today for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your case with an experienced Carmel domestic battery attorney.