Aggravated Assault & Battery Charges in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, an assault and battery that is committed under certain circumstances will be considered aggravated, and the punishment for such an aggravated assault and battery is up to five years in state prison.

An aggravated assault and battery is defined as an intentional touching, however slight, that is harmful or offensive and committed without justification or excuse, and that includes one of the following factors:

• Results in serious bodily injury
• Is committed upon another who is pregnant at the time
• Is committed on someone who the person knows has an outstanding Restraining Order against the defendant

For the purposes of an aggravated assault and battery, “serious bodily injury” means bodily injury that results in a permanent disfigurement, loss or impairment of a bodily function or organ, or a substantial risk of death.

If you or someone you know has been charged with the crime of Aggravated assault and battery or any crime of violence, attorney Lefteris K. Travayiakis is available 24/7 for consultation.

To schedule a free consultation with an aggravated assault and battery lawyer, contact the firm online or call 617-657-2333.