Assault and battery are separate offences in California. Assault is an attempt to use force on someone, while battery is the unwanted contact itself, which means a person can be charged with assault without ever touching anyone.
How a case is filed often depends on the injuries described, whether a weapon was involved, and the accounts given at the scene. If you are facing an assault charge in Martinez, a Martinez assault lawyer can look at what the reports actually say and where those accounts differ.
