Assault & Battery
Criminal Defense representation in Murfreesboro, TN and all of Middle Tennessee
Assault & Battery in Murfreesboro, TN
Facing assault charges? We build strong defenses for simple assault, aggravated assault, and battery cases throughout Middle Tennessee.
What You're Facing
Simple assault in Tennessee (T.C.A. § 39-13-101) is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail. Aggravated assault — involving serious bodily injury or a deadly weapon — is a Class C or D felony carrying 2–15 years. A conviction impacts your employment background checks, professional licenses, and any active child custody or family court matters.
How We Build Your Defense
- Self-defense under Tennessee law — if you reasonably believed force was necessary to protect yourself or others, that is a complete defense
- Defense of others — Tennessee law permits using force to protect third parties from unlawful attack
- Lack of serious bodily injury — aggravated assault requires proof of serious injury; we challenge the medical evidence and injury classifications
- Witness reliability — assault cases often come down to two conflicting accounts; we investigate every detail that undermines the State's witnesses
- Negotiating charge reductions — when appropriate, we pursue disorderly conduct or lesser plea agreements that protect your record
Why a Former Prosecutor Makes a Difference
Before founding Quinn Rodriguez Law PLLC, Quinn Rodriguez served as a police officer and as an Assistant District Attorney in the 16th Judicial District. He has sat on both sides of these cases — he knows the arguments prosecutors make, the evidence they rely on, and the weaknesses they try to hide. For assault & battery cases, that insider knowledge translates into more effective challenges, smarter negotiations, and stronger results for clients throughout Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee.
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Contact Quinn Rodriguez Law PLLC today to discuss your assault & battery matter. We offer free, confidential consultations and respond fast.
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