Hawaii Assault & Battery Attorney

A Hawaii assault and battery allegation can be very complicated.  "Assault" is the term used to describe circumstances where one person threatens to physically harm another and/or attempts to do so with full intention to cause injury.  "Battery" is an actual instance of intentional physical attack or contact made in the attempt to harm or somehow inappropriately touch another without their consent.  Assault and battery can be a misdemeanor or a felony crime depending on the severity of the battery and any surrounding circumstances.  Because of the seriousness and complexity of these cases it is highly recommended that any individual facing these charges seek the help of a knowledgeable and dedicated assault and battery lawyer.  The lawyers at the Law Offices of Paul Cunney are Hawaii attorneys at law who carefully review each case and then aggressively pursues getting charges reduced or better yet, dropped.  Our attorneys often employ a team approach to lawyering which affords our client the benefit of a truly well considered strategy for resolving a client's case.  When the case and circumstances are appropriate our attorneys are trial lawyers and more than willing to fight through a trial to the end for a not guilty verdict.  You have rights when it comes to these serious allegations and we may be able to help you. 

It is important to know that if drug use, burglary or robbery or weapons of any kind are involved in an assault and battery case, charges and sentencing can become very harsh.  Murder, sexual assault or manslaughter are usually classified as violent crimes and can be automatic felony offenses.  A conviction can lead to substantial fines and/or many years to life in prison.  Don't leave yourself wide open to these life altering punishments.  

Hawaii Assault & Battery Defense

A thorough Hawaii assault and battery lawyer at our firm can develop a strong defense on the client's behalf.  If you were provoked or acted in self defense, you should not be punished.  A defense lawyer may be able to show that you are not guilty of the allegations against you and get the charges dismissed.