Virginia Assault & Battery Defense

§ 18.2-57 (General) & § 18.2-57.2 (Domestic) • D.J. Rivera, Esq.

§ 18.2-57 — Assault and Battery (General)

Any person who commits a simple assault or assault and battery is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor... [full text as provided by official source, including hate-crime enhancement and protections for law enforcement, school employees, etc.]

§ 18.2-57.2 — Assault and Battery Against a Family or Household Member

Any person who commits an assault and battery against a family or household member is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Third or subsequent offense within 20 years = Class 6 felony.

Penalties & Defense Strategies

Typical penalties: Up to 12 months jail + fine (Class 1 misdemeanor) • Felony on repeat domestic cases.

Strong defenses: Self-defense, defense of others, lack of bodily injury, false accusation, insufficient evidence, mutual combat, or constitutional challenges.

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