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The Harm Battery Can Bring

By Steven Rodriguez

Battery: The unlawful and unwanted touching or striking of one person by another, with the intention of bringing about a harmful or offensive contact. Battery happens in all walks of life, in all classes, religions and races, and in all lines of work.  Battery encompasses a variety of forms of violent confrontation, domestic disputes, street fights, schoolyard fights, violent crimes, drug-related fights and even manslaughter.  In fact, last year Sean “P.Diddy” Combs was investigated for committing an act of battery at a post-Oscar party. Acts of violence (often listed as a battery charge in court) are linked to alcohol consumption, aggressive behavior and often involve more than just two people.  Take for example the brawlwhich broke out in Detroit during the Pistons/Pacers game in 2004...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on March 08, 2008 (boomark / email).