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Battery and Cruelty to Children

To protect yourself against battery and cruelty to children charges in Norcross, get our Gwinnett County criminal defense attorneys on your side. 

Charges involving children are among the most serious types of criminal matters in Georgia. These cases typically provoke a strong public outcry and a fierce determination among police and prosecutors to make any charges brought against defendants stick. To protect yourself and your rights, it is important to have an experienced Gwinnett County battery and cruelty to children attorney on your side. At Zimmerman & Associates, you can count on our Norcross criminal defense attorneys to take the legal actions needed to prevent a conviction.

Battery and Cruelty to Children Charges In Gwinnett County

Under Title 16, Chapter 5, Article 23.1 of the Georgia Criminal Code, battery involves intentionally causing substantial physical harm or visible bodily injury against another person. By law, these types of injuries may include, but are not limited to, blackened eyes, swollen lips, or other facial or body parts, or substantial bruises to body parts.

For a first offense, battery is generally charged as a misdemeanor crime, meaning maximum penalties typically involve fines and up to 12 months in jail. However, when battery involves children or any minor under the age of 18, you could be facing a charge of cruelty to children. A conviction of the offense of cruelty to children carries heavy fines and a potential jail sentence of between five and twenty years.

In these situations, it is important to get Zimmerman & Associates on your side immediately. Our Gwinnett County child battery attorneys protect you against legal penalties, as well as the social stigma often associated with crimes against children.

Get the Strong Legal Representation You Need Against Battery and Cruelty to Children Charges in Gwinnett County

Battery and cruelty to children charges can have a major impact on every area of your life. In addition to jeopardizing your job and your standing in the community, they can also impact your relationships with family members and your rights in any future family court proceedings. To protect your rights, get Zimmerman & Associates on your side.

As experienced Norcross battery and cruelty to children attorneys, we provide the strong legal representation needed to defend yourself in the Gwinnett County Courts. Actions we can take on your behalf include:

Get Our Gwinnett County Criminal Defense Attorneys on Your Side Today

At Zimmerman & Associates, we provide strong legal representation to defend you against battery and cruelty to children charges in Gwinnett County. To get our team on your side, call or contact our Norcross criminal defense attorneys online and request a free consultation today.