Arrests and Penalties
In Indiana, being arrested for assault or battery is a serious matter that can lead to severe legal repercussions. Assault typically involves threatening someone with harm, while battery refers to actual physical contact or injury. Depending on the circumstances, such as the severity of the offense or prior convictions, the penalties for assault and battery can include:
- Fines of up to $10,000
- Jail time, which can range from a few months to several years
- Probation or mandatory community service
- Restraining orders to protect the victim
If you’re looking for information on arrests related to assault and battery, you can search by county. Arrest records in Indiana are available for the following counties:
Boone, Brown, Clay, Daviess, Dearborn, Dubois, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Howard, Knox, LaPorte, Madison, Montgomery, Perry, Porter, Pulaski, Scott, Shelby, St. Joseph, Starke, Tippecanoe, Vanderburgh, Vigo, Washington, Wayne, Whitley.
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