Even of you don't make physical contact with another person you could be charged with assault If you engage in conduct that places another in fear of a battery. If someone claims you made physical contact, you could be charged with battery. As a former criminal prosecutor, Jessica Bentz knows what to expect and how to defend both felony and misdemeanor assault and battery cases in the Chicago area.

Assault & Battery Misdemeanor Penalties
Consequences of a battery or assault in Illinois carry life-altering penalties. Individuals convicted of an assault or battery charge may face punishments up to 364 days in jail, fines up to $2,500.00, probation, as well as a criminal arrest record that may not be expunged. At Bentz Law Firm, LLC, we ensure your rights are protected and that you are aggressively defended both in and out of court.

What Do We Offer?
As a former prosecutor, Jessica C. Bentz of Bentz Law Firm has the criminal experience to listen to your side of the story and determine what defense strategies are available to you.

 The Real Story: The more information you provide to us about the circumstances leading to the charges, the better equipped we will be to prepare a defense. At Bentz                                             Law, we listen to your story and work diligently to provide results.

 Investigating:     At Bentz Law, we will investigate the charges filed against you, research the applicable law and defenses, talk to relevant witnesses, and/or view the                                             evidence or scene.

 Results:             Criminal Defense Attorney Jessica Bentz is familiar with all stages of the criminal process. After reviewing your options, we offer aggressive defense                                            strategies whether you decide to exercise your constitutional right to trial, consider a plea bargain, or if the complaining party/agency decides to drop the                                            charges all together after our investigation.