If you or your loved one has been charged with battery or another assault-related offense, turn to Hartwig Law, LLC for hard-hitting representation. Due to the serious and sensitive nature of your case, we advise you against navigating through the complexities of the legal system alone. Regardless of the unique circumstances pertaining to your charges, you can be confident in our ability to handle your case. Our battery defense attorney is passionate about the pursuit of justice. We will serve as your powerful voice, tenaciously pursuing the most favorable outcome possible.
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When your rights, freedom and future are on the line, you need to hire a courtroom-tested advocate. We will fight tirelessly in order to combat your charges. We will not quit until we have explored each avenue of defense.
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Is Battery A Felony Offense?
Battery is typically charged as a misdemeanor. However, severe battery crimes, involving deadly weapons, are charged as felony offenses.
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What Penalties Will I Face?
Penalties are dependent upon the severity of the offense. You will likely face harsher penalties if you have prior convictions on your record.
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Do I Need A Lawyer?
Hiring an attorney will increase your chances of securing a favorable outcome. It would be within your best interests to secure immediate assistance.
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Common Penalties
Battery is a physical act that results in offensive or harmful contact with another person, without his or her consent. In addition, if you have made a threatening or menacing statement that caused an individual to believe that he or she was in danger of physical harm, you may be charged with battery.
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Incarceration
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Expensive Fines
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Probationary Restrictions
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Restitution for the Victim
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Criminal Record
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Loss of Certain Rights
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Possible Case Outcomes
Charges Reduced
There may be a chance that you can get your charges reduced to a misdemeanor, depending upon circumstances with what exactly happened.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Suppressed Evidence
In some instances, it can be proven that some type of violation occurred during the process of investigation, which could lead to evidence being thrown out of court.
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Possible Case Outcomes
Charges Dismissed
We work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcome, including getting your criminal charges completely dismissed, acquitted, or dropped.
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Let us help you cut through the noise. Our firm can help reduce your stress during this difficult time. Speak with our attorneys and get legal advice today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Will I Have A Criminal Record?
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If you are found guilty and charged with battery, you will be forced to carry a criminal record. We advise you secure immediate legal assistance in order to increase your chances of a favorable case outcome.
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What Will Happen If I Am Convicted?
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A battery conviction could stay on your record for the rest of your life. If charged, you may be fined and face prison or jail time. You may also be placed on probation for a substantial amount of time. Finally, you may receive a court order to attend anger management training or counseling.
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What Is The Difference Between Assault & Battery?
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Assault and battery typically occur in conjunction with one another. Battery offenses are generally always preceded by an assault offense. Battery is conduct which produces bodily injury or offensive contact. Assault does not include physical contact. Instead, it is an attempt to instill fear into another person.
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Meet Attorney Edward J. Hartwig
TRIAL-TESTED ADVOCACY. PROVEN RECORD OF SUCCESS.
If you have been arrested for a state or federal crime, you need serious, trial-tested defense to protect you from the possibilities of incarceration, crippling fines, and life with a criminal record. At Hartwig Law, LLC our defense lawyer has 17+ years of experience defending the criminally accused throughout Ohio. He makes every case trial-ready and personally handles each case himself, ensuring our clients get the strongest defense possible and the individualized attention they deserve.
As a 4-time winner of the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award in Criminal Defense, most recently garnering this client-voted accolade in 2016, Attorney Hartwig has become recognized for his legal excellence, commitment, and ability to get results. He has also been included in the National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 and Ohio’s list of Super Lawyers® Rising Stars. Based on his experience, peer reviews, and professionalism he has also earned a perfect 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating.
Our Proven Victories
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AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
CHARGES DISMISSED
Dismissal of Aggravated Robbery and Gun Specification Charges in Mahoning County Juvenile Court
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
CHARGE DISMISSED
Domestic violence against wife was dismissed and gun returned.
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AGGRAVATED ROBBERY AND KIDNAPPING
CHARGES DISMISSED
Dismissal of Aggravated Robbery and Kidnapping charges against a 17-year-old boy after uncovering multiple untruthful and unreliable witness statements.
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OVI
CASE DISMISSED
OVI Second Offense and OVI Refusal with Prior within 20, Motion to Suppress granted
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KIDNAPPING/THEFT
CHARGES REDUCED
Kidnapping, Aggravated Robbery, Multi. Counts reduced to One Domestic Violence, 90 days county jail, Austintown, Ohio
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RAPE
NOT GUILTY
Not Guilty Jury Verdict on Rape Felony 1, Summit County, Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands
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RAPE
CHARGE DISMISSED
Dismissal of Rape and Gross Sexual Imposition charges against young boy, Mahoning County Juvenile Court
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ASSAULT
NOT GUILTY
Not Guilty Jury Verdict on Felonious Assault, Mahoning County, Judge Maureen Sweeney
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FELONIOUS ASSAULT
CHARGE DISMISSED
Coordinated polygraph test which lead to a complete dismissal of all charges, including the dismissal of the Civil Protection Order, Trumbull County, Ohio
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OVI
NOT GUILTY
Not Guilty Verdict for Operating a Vehicle Under The Influence (OVI) in Mahoning County Court #4 (Austintown)
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OVI CHARGE
DISMISSED
Motor vehicle accident resulting in OVI charge due to signs of intoxication, diabetic issue resulting in dismissal of OVI charge, Austintown, Ohio
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THEFT
CHARGES DISMISSED
Theft M1 and Failure to Inform M1, Defendant had to forfeit his CCW during period of probation; Charges dismissed, Defendant gets to keep CCW permit and gun
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TRAFFICKING
CHARGES DISMISSED
Trafficking in Cocaine F1 and Possession of Cocaine F2
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Reasons to Choose Hartwig Law
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17+ Years’ Trial-Tested Experience
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Personally Handles All Cases Himself
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Three Avvo Clients’ Choice Awards
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National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40
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Veteran & Military Discounts Available
Let Us Defend Your Rights, Future & Freedom
Hear It from Our Cleints
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“It was such a hard time in mine and my family's life but Mr. Hartwig helped so much! If you are looking for a lawyer, I highly recommend Mr. Edward Hartwig.”
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