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Battery & Felony Battery

Battery Defense Attorney for Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach

Battery, also called Simple Battery or Misdemeanor Battery, is when one person intentionally makes physical contact with another person against the will of the other person; or when one person intentionally inflicts bodily harm on another person. Battery under Florida Law is considered a violent crime and is a first degree misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment not exceeding 1 year and a fine of $1000.


Felony Battery is found in two separate statutes. Florida Statute §784.03(2) defines Felony Battery as a battery that occurs when the defendant has a previous conviction for battery, aggravated battery, or felony battery. On the other hand, Florida Statute §784.041(1) defines Felony Battery as when someone intentionally strikes another and causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement. In this scenario, great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement resulted from the strike, but the harm was not intended. This can be distinguished from Aggravated Battery where the accused intended to cause great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement. 


In either scenario, Felony Battery under Florida Law is a third-degree felony, punishable by imprisonment for up to five (5) years, probation up to five (5) years, and a fine of $5000.


Protected Classes: It should be noted that special laws increase the severity of the crime if the victim is one of a few protected classes, including law enforcement officers, persons over 65 years of age, firefighters, disabled, etc. These charges include, for example,  Battery/Aggravated Battery on a LEO, Battery/Aggravated Battery on a Person over 65, Etc. Regardless, the importance of consulting a qualified Battery Defense Attorney cannot be overstated.

What does "Domestic Violence Battery" mean?

Florida classifies certain crimes, Battery being one, as "Domestic Violence" if they occur between "family or household members." This designation triggers certain requirements in sentencing and can permanently prevent a person from holding certain jobs, getting approved for housing, and can lead to deportation.

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Expert Battery Defense Attorney in Fort Lauderdale

Expert Legal Defenses from The Law Office of Sean Clayton, P.A.

If you or a loved one is facing accusations of Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, we are here to provide legal counsel. We offer consultations at our offices in Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, and we serve clients throughout Florida, with a particular focus on Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County. Call us now for a free consultation with one of our experienced Battery Defense Attorneys.

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