Boca Raton Battery And Aggravated Battery Defense Lawyer
Charges involving battery or aggravated battery in Florida can lead to serious consequences, including incarceration, expensive fines and reputation damage.
The Rudman Law Group in Boca Raton can defend you amid battery allegations. With 18-plus years of criminal defense experience, former prosecutor Douglas J. Rudman can see that you are treated fairly by the justice system. Call for a free consultation.
What Is Battery?
Under Florida Statute 784.03, battery involves intentionally touching or striking another person without consent or deliberately causing bodily harm. It is a first-degree misdemeanor that can lead to a year of probation and fines up to $1,000. If prior convictions are a factor, charges may escalate to a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison.
What Is Felony Battery?
Florida Statute 784.041 defines felony battery as causing significant bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement to someone. A third-degree felony, it is punishable by up to five years in prison and fines approaching $5,000. The penalties increase if there are prior battery convictions.
What Is Aggravated Battery?
Under Florida Statute 784.045, it involves the use of a deadly weapon or results in serious bodily injury or permanent disfigurement. A second-degree felony, it is punishable by 15 years imprisonment and fines reaching $10,000. The severity of the punishment increases with prior convictions or if the victim is pregnant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the commonly asked questions on this issue:
What is the difference between battery and aggravated battery?
Battery is nonconsensual physical contact or harm – aggravated battery involves deadly weapons or serious injury.
Can a battery charge be sealed or expunged?
If there are no prior convictions and you meet the criteria, a battery charge may be sealed or expunged.
Can a battery charge be dropped or dismissed?
With sound legal representation, it is possible to have battery charges reduced, dismissed or dropped, especially if there is insufficient evidence.
Protecting Your Future
If you are facing battery, felony battery or aggravated battery charges in Boca Raton, attorney Rudman can help. Call 561-464-2615 today to schedule a free consultation.
