What is A Battery in Virginia?
A battery in Virginia is basically an unwanted or offensive touching. To convict an offender of a Virginia assault and battery, the Commonwealth must prove that the offender touched another person in a rude, insulting, angry or vengeful manner, without excuse or justification. The touching can even be accomplished by an object set in motion by the offender that touches another person. A common example is spitting on another person.
Penalty for Assault and Battery Charge in Virginia
A Virginia assault and battery charge is a Class 1 misdemeanor, punished with up to 12 months in jail and a fine up to $2,500. However, assault and battery can sometimes be charged as a felony. Click here for more information on Virginia felony assault charges.
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