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If you have been charged with a crime or believe you are under investigation, contact Boatwright Legal immediately. We are here 24 hours a day to protect your rights and fight for your freedom.
An assault and battery charge can feel overwhelming. These cases often involve heated moments, conflicting stories, and rushed assumptions by police. A conviction can lead to jail time, fines, probation, a permanent record, and long-term damage to your reputation and opportunities.
But remember this: an accusation is not a conviction, and you have the right to a strong defense.
Boatwright Legal represents individuals accused of assault and battery throughout Oconee, Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, & Clemson. We are veteran-owned, trial-ready, and known for fighting aggressively for clients facing serious criminal charges.
South Carolina has several levels of assault and battery charges, each with different potential penalties. The severity depends on the circumstances, the level of alleged injury, and whether a weapon was involved.
Common factors include:
Regardless of the charge level, the state must prove specific elements beyond a reasonable doubt. This is where powerful defense strategies come into play.
Assault and battery cases often rely on conflicting statements, unreliable witnesses, or assumptions about intent. Our defense strategies focus on uncovering the truth, exposing inconsistencies, and protecting your rights.
Many assault cases begin with someone protecting themselves. If you acted to prevent harm, fought back only after being threatened, or responded to someone else’s aggression, self-defense may apply.
If you acted to protect another person from danger, we highlight the context and circumstances that justified your actions.
If both parties willingly engaged in a fight or confrontation, the state may struggle to prove you committed a criminal assault.
The state must prove you intended to cause harm. Many situations involve accidental contact or misunderstandings that do not rise to the level of criminal conduct.
Emotions run high in assault cases, and people do not always tell the full story. We investigate motivations, personal conflicts, and any evidence that contradicts the allegation.
Medical evidence is not always clear. We examine the alleged injuries to determine whether they support the charges claimed.
If law enforcement violated your rights, we move to suppress evidence and weaken the state’s case.
