Dover Delaware Violent Crime Defense Lawyers
Offensive Touching Attorney Serving All Of Delaware
In Delaware there are various levels of violent crimes, each comes with its own set of consequences. Some violent crime charges are more serious than others from a legal standpoint. Offensive touching is one of these offenses and should not be taken lightly. If you, or your child, have been arrested for offensive touching it is imperative that you consult with a Delaware Offensive Touching Defense Attorney.
Contact me, Delaware Criminal Defense Lawyer Kevin P. O'Neill at 302 622 9500. I can also be emailed here. I have many years experience handling all types of violent crimes in Delaware, including offensive touching charges.
Delaware Offensive Touching Laws
Under Delaware law someone is guilty of offensive toughing if they:
(1) Intentionally touches another person either with a member of his or her body or with any instrument, knowing that the person is thereby likely to cause offense or alarm to such other person; or
(2) Intentionally strikes another person with saliva, urine, feces or any other bodily fluid, knowing that the person is thereby likely to cause offense or alarm to such other person.
(b) When charged with a violation of paragraph (a)(2) of this section, the defendant shall be tested for diseases transmittable through bodily fluids, the cost of such tests to be assessed as costs upon conviction. The results of such tests shall be provided only to the Attorney General, the victim of the offense, the defendant and the Department of Correction's medical care provider.
(c) Any violation of paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be an unclassified misdemeanor. Notwithstanding the above, any violation of paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be a class A misdemeanor when the victim is acting in the lawful performance of the victim's duty as one of the following: law-enforcement officer, hospital or nursing home employee, physician, medical professional, ambulance attendant, emergency medical technician, Delaware State Fire Police Officer, correctional officer, volunteer firefighter or full-time firefighter. Any violation of paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall be a class A misdemeanor.
In the state of Delaware offensive touching is considered an unclassified misdemeanor or a class A misdemeanor. The stigma alone of an offensive touching conviction can haunt you for years to come. If you have been charged with, or accused of, offensive touching please do not hesitate to call an experienced Delaware Violent Crime Defense Lawyer.
Contact A Delaware Offensive Touching Defense Attorney
Call me, Delaware Offensive Touching Defense Attorney Kevin P. O'Neill regarding protecting your rights. I will do my very best to thoroughly defend you while attempting to obtain you a very favorable outcome. Call my office at 302 622 9500. You can also email me here.
Contact my office if you need any of the following: Delaware Violent Crime Attorney, Dover Delaware Violent Crime Defense Lawyer, Milford Delaware Aggravated Assult Attorney, Dewey Beach Assault Attorney.
