Assault and Battery Defense Lawyer

Assault and battery defense lawyer

Assault and battery defense lawyers in Florida know that the consequences of these charges can be very serious. The Orlando Criminal Defense Attorneys at the Rivas Law Firm have successfully defended many cases of Assault as well as Assault with a Deadly Weapon. If you face assault charges in Florida, Call 407-644-2466 to speak with a skilled and aggressive Orlando Assault and Battery Defense Attorney at Rivas Law.

Assault and Battery Defense Lawyer Cases

Simple Battery or Misdemeanor Battery

Punching or hitting someone – even touching someone who doesn’t want to be touched – is considered Battery. Florida Statute 784.03 “Any actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against that person’s will (non-consensual), or the intentional causing of bodily harm to another person.” It’s a first-degree misdemeanor, with penalties of up to one year in jail or 12 months probation, and a $1,000 fine.

Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Battery of a Pregnant Person

Injuring someone can lead to Aggravated battery charges, which are quite serious and can end in a prison sentence. Florida Statute 784.045 states that hurting a pregnant woman, as sometimes happens in Domestic Violence cases, is a specific crime with enhanced penalties.

Using a deadly weapon during a violent assault is also considered Aggravated Battery. It’s a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, plus probation, and a $10,000 fine.

Felony Battery; Domestic Battery by Strangulation

Florida Statute 784.041: Basically, choking a person with whom you have a domestic relationship. It is a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison, five years of probation, and a $5,000 fine.

Assault or Battery on Persons 65 Years of Age or Older, according to Florida Statute 784.08, carries a minimum sentence of three years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Florida Assault and Battery Defense Lawyer Strategies

As with any case, a good criminal defense attorney can make pretrial motions to have certain evidence suppressed (if the police violated procedure) and make motions to dismiss the case altogether if the prosecution has a weak case. If the case goes to court, an assault and battery defense lawyer will argue other aspects of the case and may be able to present a number of defenses on your behalf, including:

  • Stand Your Ground
  • Self-defense
  • Defense of property
  • Lack of intent
  • The threat was vague or not imminent
  • There was no overt act
  • The allegations were false
  • Factual disputes

The Orlando Criminal Defense Attorneys at Rivas Law have successfully defended many people charged with Assault, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Battery of a Pregnant Person, and Domestic Battery by Strangulation.

If you face assault and battery charges in Florida, you’ll want the best assault and battery defense lawyer you can get. Consider the skilled and aggressive Orlando Criminal Defense Attorneys at Rivas Law. Call 407-644-2466 to discuss your best defense so that you can get on with your life.

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