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Boca Raton Battery And Aggravated Battery Defense Lawyer

Last updated on September 18, 2026

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.

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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.

Understanding Common Florida Battery Charging Terms

When you face battery charges in Florida, the words on your charging document matter. Police and prosecutors use many terms for similar crimes. Knowing the difference helps build your defense.

Battery-Domestic: Intentional contact with a family or household member. This brings more penalties than a basic battery charge.
Battery Touch or Strike: Focuses on unwanted physical contact, even with no injury.
Battery: The basic charge for intentional and unwanted contact or harm.
Battery/Domestic: Combines battery with a domestic element. This leads to harsher penalties.
Simple Battery Touch or Strike: A misdemeanor for unwanted contact with no serious injury.
Battery-Simple (Domestic): A first-degree misdemeanor involving family or household members.
Simple Battery: The most basic battery charge for touching someone without their consent.
Battery/Touch or Strike: Focuses on physical contact as the main offense.
Touch or Strike Domestic: Focuses on physical contact within a domestic relationship.
Battery (Domestic): A standard charge that may affect immigration status and gun rights.
Simple Battery/Dating Violence: Applies to dating relationships. It requires proof of a romantic or intimate connection.

All of these charges come from Florida’s battery laws. But each one has different legal effects on your case.

Felony Battery And Aggravated Battery Charge Terms In Florida

Felony battery is much more serious than a misdemeanor. It can mean heavy prison time and lasting effects on your life. Knowing your exact charge is key to building a strong defense.

Battery on Specified Personnel: A felony for battery against police, firefighters, medics, or other protected groups on duty.
Aggravated Battery with Deadly Weapon: A second-degree felony for using a weapon during battery. This includes guns, knives and other dangerous objects.
Commit Domestic Battery by Strangulation: A third-degree felony for blocking a family or household member’s breathing or blood flow.
Battery on Person 65 Years of Age or Older: A third-degree felony that protects senior citizens.
Battery Aggravated Cause Bodily Harm: Requires proof of serious bodily harm, lasting disability or disfigurement.
Felony Domestic Battery by Strangulation: Requires proof of blocking breathing or blood flow by pressing on the throat, neck, or airways.

Each felony charge requires fast legal help to protect your rights and freedom.

Why Hire The Rudman Law Group As Your Boca Raton Battery Defense Lawyer?

Choosing the right lawyer matters when facing battery charges. Your future, freedom and reputation are at risk. The firm’s attorney brings both prosecution and defense experience to your case.

Former prosecutor advantage: Attorney Douglas J. Rudman worked as a prosecutor. This gives him deep insight into how cases are built and tried.
Nationally recognized: He is a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Florida by the National Trial Lawyers. He holds an AVVO Superb Rating with over 90 five-star reviews since 2011.
Active professional involvement: He has been a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers since 2014. He stays current on defense methods.
Personalized defense: He creates a defense plan built around each client’s unique situation.
Super Lawyers Selection: He was selected for inclusion to the Florida Super Lawyers lists from 2023 to 2026, This reflects his place among the state’s top defense attorneys.

This mix of experience, recognition and personal care sets the firm apart in battery defense cases.