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Why Hire Our Battery Lawyers In Indianapolis?

If you are facing criminal charges for battery, The Criminal Defense Team at Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC is here to help. We want to safeguard you from incarceration, immigration consequences, and other serious penalties that correspond with this offense. Our skilled criminal defense attorneys in Indianapolis provide unwavering defense for individuals facing criminal charges.

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What is Battery?

One of the fundamental distinctions in the criminal justice system is the differentiation between state and federal crimes. Both federal and state governments have the authority to enforce laws, but they operate within distinct jurisdictions and handle different types of offenses. Understanding these differences is crucial for anyone accused of a federal crime.

State Crimes:

Indiana Code § 35-42-2-1 defines battery as knowingly or intentionally touching another person in a rude, insolent or angry manner or placing any bodily fluid or waste on another person in a rude, insolent, or angry manner. This offense is generally a Class B misdemeanor. However, it can be charged as a more serious offense if it involves any of the following:

  • Class A misdemeanor if it results in bodily injury to another person, is committed against a member of a foster family home by someone who is not a resident of the home by a relative of a person who lived in the foster family home. 
  • Level 6 felony if the offense results in moderate bodily injury to another person, is committed against a public safety official while they are engaged in their official duty, is committed against a person who is younger than 14 by someone 18 or older, committed against a person with a mental or physical disability by their caretaker, is committed against an endangered adult, or is committed against a member of a foster family home by someone who is not a resident of the home by a relative of a person who lived in the foster family home and causes bodily injury to a member of the foster family. It is also a Level 6 felony if the person knew they had HIV, hepatitis, or tuberculosis when they placed their bodily fluid or waste on another person. 
  • A Level 5 felony if the offense results in serious bodily injury to another person, is committed with a deadly weapon, results in bodily injury to a pregnant woman knowing the victim was pregnant, the defendant had a previous conviction of battery against the same victim, the offense results in bodily injury to any of the people specifically identified above, or the person knew or recklessly failed to know they had HIV, hepatitis, or tuberculosis when they placed their bodily fluid or waste on a public safety official. 
  • Level 4 felony if the offense results in serious bodily injury to an endangered adult.
  • Level 3 felony if the offense results in serious bodily injury to a person younger than 14 by a person at least 18.
  • Level 2 felony if the offense results in the death of an endangered adult or a person younger than 14 by a person at least 18.

Penalties for Battery in Indiana

Depending on the circumstances and how the crime is charged, the potential term of incarceration for battery in Indiana could be:

  • Class B misdemeanor: Up to 180 days in jail
  • Class A misdemeanor: Up to one year in jail
  • Level 6 felony: 6 to 30 months in prison
  • Level 5 felony: 1 to 6 years in prison
  • Level 4 felony: 2 to 12 years in prison
  • Level 3 felony: 3 to 16 years in prison
  • Level 2 felony: 10 to 30 years in prison

Additionally, you could be ordered to pay fines, attend counseling, and be subject to the terms of probation. 

In the event you were charged with felony intimidation rather than battery, contact our assault & felony intimidation lawyers in Indianapolis today to learn more about your case.

Watch Us Build A Strong Defense For You

The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC can build a solid defense in your case. Our battery lawyer in Indianapolis can evaluate the charges against you, investigate whether they are false allegations, and determine all viable defenses to raise on your behalf. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome in your case.

Call us at (317) 687-8326 today for a free consultation!