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Florida Criminal Defense -
Florida Criminal Charges
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Battery is the touching or striking of a person against the will or without the consent of that person.A battery is a misdemeanor and is punishable by both probation or jail but the sentence can not exceed one year. Felony Battery is a battery with the additional element that the person committing the battery has been previously convicted of a battery. This offense is a felony of the third degree and carries a maximum punishment of 5 years in prison, probation or both. Aggravated Battery is a battery: a) with a deadly weapon OR b) as a result of the battery causes serious bodily injury. This battery is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, probation or both. Other Sentencing Factor: There are standard court costs associated with all of the above. Additionally there is a mandatory "surcharge" for a conviction which is set by Florida Statute _____. There is also a anger management class ordered as a condition of probation, is probation is ordered. Enhancements to length of incarceration can also be imposed as a result of Victim Injury Points, prior record, Habitual Offender status, etc.
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State Criminal Defense 