Have you been arrested for simple battery in Georgia?

If you have been arrested on simple battery charges in Georgia, you need a criminal defense lawyer who understands the severity of the charges you face.

Contact my Savannah law firm at 912-656-5996 to protect yourself against simple battery allegations.

Simple Battery Defined

Battery is intentional offensive touching, hitting, or striking another person. When there are no aggravating factors at play, such as use of a deadly weapon, serious bodily injury, or domestic violence, battery is called simple or misdemeanor battery.

Pursuant to GA Code § 16-5-23 (2020), a person commits the offense of simple battery when he or she either:

• (1) Intentionally makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with the person of another; or
• (2) Intentionally causes physical harm to another.

Penalties for Simple Battery in Georgia

To charge someone with simple battery, the State must prove the defendant’s intent to touch or strike someone against their will. 

Injuries are not a required factor when charging someone with simple battery. The touch or strike does not have to be upon the victim’s body—it can be something that is intimately connected with the victim’s person, such as a purse, wallet, cell phone, etc.  

If found guilty of simple battery in Georgia, the penalty is a misdemeanor, and consequences may include jail time up to one year and a fine of up to $1,000. In certain situations, the conviction may be escalated to a misdemeanor of a high or aggravated nature. 

Contact an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in Savannah, Georgia 

I am dedicated to reaching the best possible outcome for my clients. If you or a loved one were recently charged with simple battery, contact me online or call 912-656-5996. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with weekend appointments and jail visits available upon request.

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