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Defense may focus on whether the accused reasonably believed force was necessary to protect themselves.
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Madison Substantial Battery Lawyer
Avena Law Office, LLC defends substantial battery, aggravated battery, misdemeanor battery, domestic battery allegations, and serious injury cases throughout Madison and South-Central Wisconsin.
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Substantial Battery in Wisconsin
Serious Injury Allegations Can Change the Entire Case
Substantial battery is more serious than simple battery because the state alleges substantial bodily harm, such as a broken bone, stitches, concussion, temporary loss of function, or other significant injury.
Under Wisconsin Statute 940.19, substantial battery can be charged as a felony. Attorney Glenn E. Avena reviews the injury evidence, medical records, self-defense issues, witness accounts, and whether the state can prove the required level of harm.
Defense Issues
What Matters in a Substantial Battery Case
Defense of Others
Some cases involve protecting a friend, family member, or another person from harm.
Level of Injury
The medical evidence may determine whether a case should be charged as substantial battery or a lesser offense.
Witness Credibility
Statements may conflict, especially when events happened quickly or involved alcohol, crowds, or poor visibility.
Intent
The state must prove the required mental state. Accidents and unintended contact can be important.
Video Evidence
Surveillance, phone video, body camera, and scene evidence can reshape the case.
Potential Penalties
Substantial Battery Can Carry Felony Consequences
A conviction can result in prison exposure, jail, probation, fines, restitution, no-contact orders, and a permanent criminal record. Early defense can affect charging decisions, negotiations, trial strategy, and sentencing outcomes.
Serving South-Central Wisconsin
Madison Substantial Battery Defense Lawyer Serving Wisconsin Courts
Avena Law Office serves clients in Madison, Dane County, and courts throughout Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Marquette, Richland, Rock, and Sauk counties.
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