FELONY BATTERY

Pursuant to Florida Statute 784.041 a person commits felony battery if he or she:

(a) Actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other; and (b) Causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.

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Elements

To prove the crime of Felony Battery, the State must prove the following two elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. The accused actually and intentionally touched or struck the alleged victim against his or her will; and

2.  The accused caused the alleged victim great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.

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The primary difference between misdemeanor battery, felony battery, and aggravated battery is in the amount of harm that is inflicted.

While no injury is necessary for a misdemeanor battery to be committed; a significant injury must occur before Felony Battery can be charged.

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Penalties

Felony Battery is a third degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in Florida State Prison.

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Florida has several types of battery crimes:

1. Misdemeanor Battery,

2. Domestic Battery by Strangulation,

3. Domestic Violence Battery,

4. Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer,

5. Aggravated Battery

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A Battery charge is a serious matter with severe penalties that is viewed as a violent criminal charge.  If you are charged with Battery or any criminal charge in Broward County, an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney is essential.  For a free consultation to see how Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney David J. Sobel can defend you, contact David Sobel at 954-383-3000. You will be able to speak directly with David Sobel 24/7.

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David Sobel is a Fort Lauderdale Criminal Attorney representing clients throughout Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County and all other counties in the State of Florida.