Criminal "battery" is when the accused actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other, or intentionally causes bodily harm to another person.

If it is the first offense the battery charge will typically be a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by up to a $1000 fine, twelve (12) months jail and/or probation.

A person who has one prior conviction for battery, aggravated battery, or felony battery, and commits any second or subsequent battery commits a felony of the third degree, punishable by up to a $5,000 fine, five (5) years prison and/or probation.

A person commits aggravated battery if in the course of committing battery, they intentionally or knowingly cause great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement; if they use a deadly weapon in the commission of the battery crime; or if the person who was the victim of the battery was pregnant at the time of the offense and the offender knew or should have known that the victim was pregnant. Aggravated battery is a felony of the second degree, punishable by up to a $10,000 fine, fifteen (15) years prison and/or probation.

The Figueroa Law Firm, P.A., represents the legal rights and goals of those involved in assault and battery defense or other criminal defense issues in Orlando, Florida and the Surrounding Central Florida area. For a confidential legal consultation, please call (407) 999-7658.

Because Battery charges are crimes against the public and their safety, battery charges are prosecuted in a more aggressive manner than other misdemeanor crime charges such as prostitution, solicitation, or disorderly conduct.

Criminal Battery charges may be associated with other types of criminal offenses, depending upon the evidence collected against you, such as:

Stalking;
Violation of an Injunction (Restraining Order);
Sexual Assault;
Assault or battery of an individual 65 years or older, health care personnel, detention staff, law enforcement, code inspectors, or other public or government officials;
Battery of a minor;
Lewd and lascivious acts;
Burglary, Theft or Robbery; or
Other misdemeanor or felony crimes which may relate to the incident for which you were arrested for.

A battery conviction can only be accomplished if the prosecution can prove the act of battery was intentional, or inflicting physical harm on another was foreseeable by the accused.

If you have questions, concerns, or legal needs regarding assault and battery defense or other criminal defense issues, we urge you to seek the legal advice of an experienced Orlando battery defense attorney & lawyer. Contact The Figueroa Law Firm, P.A., at (407) 999-7658 to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

When charged with any criminal offense it is important to be made fully aware of your legal rights, defense strategies, and to have aggressive, detailed, and dedicated criminal defense legal representation in your corner.

When facing assault, battery, or other misdemeanor, or felony charges, hiring an experienced battery charge defense attorney or lawyer may provide you the best opportunity to achieve your desired outcome, or a fair and reasonable resolution.

If you require professional legal services regarding assault and battery defense or other criminal defense issues, be proactive in protecting your legal rights by seeking the legal advice of an experienced Orlando battery defense attorney & lawyer. Contact The Figueroa Law Firm, P.A., by calling (407) 999-7658 or use our online case submission form to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

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