Understanding the Criminal Justice System
Indiana has several levels of battery crime, including regular battery, domestic battery, and aggregated battery. While a conviction of any of these can be a felony, in the case of aggravated battery, a conviction is either a Level 3 felony or, if it results in the death of a child under 14 years of age, a Level 1 felony.
A defendant can be charged with the crime of aggravated battery if they:
Conviction of a Level 3 felony can lead to a sentence of between 3 and 16 years in prison, while a Level 1 felony conviction can land you in prison for between 20 and 50 years. You can also be fined up to $10,000.
Aggravated battery is a crime of intent. Prosecutors must prove that you “knowingly or intentionally” injured someone else, and in many cases where someone has injured someone else, that can be difficult to prove. At Razumich & Associates, when we defend clients against aggravated battery charges, we will carefully examine the evidence that prosecutors have to determine whether it will support a finding that the injury was “knowingly or intentionally” inflicted.
In many cases, the question of whether the defendant had the appropriate level of intent to support the criminal charges they face is unclear. In other cases, there may be problems with other aspects of the prosecution’s case that can make it difficult for prosecutors to secure a conviction.
If you are facing aggravated assault charges in Indiana – or any type of battery charge – call Razumich & Associates for help. We understand what it takes to defend against aggravated assault allegations, and we will fight to protect your rights and make sure that prosecutors don’t get away with any shortcuts that could lead to an unfair result. Call us today at 317-983-5333 or use our contact form to schedule a case evaluation with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys.
When your liberty is at stake because of serious criminal charges, Razumich & Associates is here to help.
