ASSAULT & BATTERY - ATTORNEY WILLIAM COLE

In both California and Nevada, a battery is considered a crime of violence. A battery is defined as the unlawful application of force upon a person of another. Simply pushing someone or grabbing someone's arm could be considered a battery. In both California and Nevada, batteries against peace officers or emergency personnel are often considered felonies.

Resisting your own arrest or interfering in another's arrest is considered a crime in both California and Nevada. In a case where you are being arrested, it is best to submit to the authority of the officer, keep your mouth shut, and resolve the case in court.

The law office of William Cole regularly represents clients who are charged with battery, battery against a peace officer or emergency personnel, assault with a deadly weapon, and resisting or obstructing a peace officer in courts in South Lake Tahoe, California, Tahoe City, California, Truckee, California, as well as courts in Reno, Nevada, Carson City, Nevada, Incline Village, Nevada, Stateline, Nevada, and Minden, Nevada.

If you are convicted of a battery in California, even a misdemeanor, you lose your right to possess a firearm for 10 years.

The law office of William Cole welcomes inquiries and understands your concerns and questions concerning your case. The initial consultation is free and with no obligation. Attorney William Cole and his staff are happy to provide you with straight talk concerning your case.

If you are charged with battery in South Lake Tahoe, California, Tahoe City, California, or Truckee, California, Reno, Nevada, Carson City, Nevada, Incline Village, Nevada, Stateline, Nevada, or Minden, Nevada, you may contact the law office of William Cole at our toll-free number, (866) 301-0768.