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Assault and Aggravated Assault in Tennessee

By Baker Associates

Tennessee Criminal Lawyers understand the impact that an assault charge can have on your life. It is important to realize that the facts of every assault case are different. There are various classifications of assault under Tennessee law. Our Tennessee Attorneys handle assault charges in the Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Knoxville area. An individual charged with assault should contact a Tennessee Criminal Lawyer as quickly as possible in order to maximize legal avenues for the best possible resolution. Unlike other jurisdictions, there is no assault / battery distinction under Tennessee criminal law. Basically, what other jurisdictions call a battery is also called an assault in Tennessee. According to Tennessee criminal law, a person commits assault when they: ? Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; ? Intentionally or knowingly causes another to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury; or ? Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another and a reasonable person would regard the contact as extremely offensive or provocative...continue to full post

Full post as published by Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog on March 13, 2008 (boomark / email).