Assault and battery is committed when there is an intentional touching no matter how slight that it is considered harmful or offensive. A harmful physical touching is one that has the potential of creating physical harm. An offensive touching is one that would be considered offensive to a reasonable person.

Assault and battery can also be committed in a reckless manner. Reckless assault and battery requires physical harm to another person caused by wanton or reckless conduct. Reckless conduct is more than mere negligence it is determined by whether a reasonable person would have realized that the conduct would result in physical harm.

There are different ways that the Commonwealth can charge assault and battery depending on the circumstances:

• assault and battery with a dangerous weapon
• domestic assault and battery
• indecent assault and battery
• assault and battery on an elderly or disabled person
• assault and battery on a police officer or public servant
• aggravated assault and battery

If you have been charged with any of the above crimes feel free to call to receive a free consultation regarding your case.

If you are being investigated for assault and battery call Boston criminal attorney Frank Fernandez for a free confidential consultation regarding your case. If you are facing charges of assault and battery it is important to retain an experienced attorney familiar with defending assault charges. Domestic assault and battery charges are common in the state of Massachusetts, if charged with domestic violence do not make any statements to the police without consulting an attorney first.