It can be. A prosecutor can charge the crime of battery as either a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the facts of the case and the defendant’s criminal history. Most jurisdictions say that battery is a felony offense if it rises to the level of an “aggravated battery.” A person commits aggravated battery when: …
Being arrested for a crime does not necessarily mean you will be convicted. Often we can help you get charges reduced or dismissed, and avoid jail and a criminal record.