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Battery falls under the category of
violent crimes and can carry severe penalties for anyone convicted in a Florida
court. Battery can be a charge applied in both misdemeanor cases as well as the
more significant cases of felony battery. Each crime involves the special
circumstances of a victim whose rights will be considered heavily by the court
as well as the backing of the public to prosecute to the fullest extent of the
law anyone suspected of committing battery.
The definition of battery in Florida
law means an act by a person to intentionally cause bodily harm to another
person. The charges for battery range from simple battery to more serious
charges that includes aggravated battery and felony battery. To make matters
worse, those with prior convictions for battery are subject to added felony in
the third degree charges.
If you are arrested for suspected
battery or find yourself under investigation for battery, contact an
experienced Florida criminal defense attorney immediately. Your chances of favorable outcome depend on your representation
through the investigation and potential trial.
While many understand battery to be a
case where one person causes injury to another person, injury is not required
for the state to file battery charges. An act that involves touching a person
or striking someone against their will can constitute grounds for a charge of
battery. To understand the charges against you and to navigate through the
system and process police and prosecutors are likely to take to build a case
against you, you need representation that understands all facets of these types
of cases and what strategies are best deployed to ensure your freedom.
Your rights throughout the criminal
investigation are vital to ensuring you are treated fairly and that the process
proceeds lawfully. Counting on the state to follow the letter of the law and
observe your due process is a recipe for disaster. Instead, the assistance of a
Florida criminal attorney can serve as your advocate to make sure you are given
all within your legal rights to monitor the progress of the case and defend
yourself against any charges of battery brought or potentially brought against
you.
The penalties for the various charges
surrounding battery can amount to several years in prison. Other potential
penalties include probation, significant and burdensome fines, and loss of any
professional licenses you need to continue to work in your chosen profession.
For these reasons, a proper defense is of the utmost importance to your and
your family.
Our firm has handled countless cases
involving battery and we have been successful in defending the rights of
victims in every possible circumstance. Our clients have come to us afraid of
the charges against them and the penalties the state could impose should a
conviction result. In each case we have worked tirelessly to educate the client
on his or her rights, brought comfort by displaying our knowledge and
experience, and worked aggressively to defend each charge brought by the state.
You can expect the same attention and determination in handling your case.
