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BATTERY

Pursuant to Florida Statute 784.03 Battery occurs when a person: 1. Actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other; or 2. Intentionally causes bodily harm to another person.

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Elements

To prove the crime of Battery, the State must prove the following element beyond a reasonable doubt: The accused intentionally touched or struck the alleged victim against his or her will.

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The accused intentionally caused bodily harm to the alleged victim.

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It is not necessary that the alleged victim be injured in any manner for the state to prosecute a battery, the non-consensual contact is sufficient to meet the elements of the charge.

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Penalties

Battery is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in the county jail and a $1,000.00 fine.

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Florida has several types of battery crimes:

  1. Domestic Battery by Strangulation,

  2. Domestic Violence Battery,

  3. Felony Battery,

  4. Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer,

  5. Aggravated Battery

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For a free consultation to see how David J. Sobel can defend you, contact Mr. Sobel at 954-383-3000.  You will be able to speak directly with Mr. Sobel 24/7.

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