Aggravated Assault / Battery

Under Florida law, an assault is defined as an act or threat that causes another individual to be in imminent fear of bodily harm. A battery is defined as an intentional touching or striking that causes bodily harm to an individual. Usually assault and battery charges are misdemeanors and individuals convicted of simple assault and battery charges do not get sentenced to jail.

Aggravated Assault and battery is a much serious charge that can result in stiffer penalties than a simple assault and battery charge. If you or a loved one is charged with an aggravated assault or an aggravated battery, it is necessary to consult with a licensed Florida attorney right away.

St. Petersburg Aggravated Assault Defense Attorney

If you have been charged with aggravated assault or aggravated battery and you are located in St. Petersburg, Florida or the surrounding areas, you need to contact the Morris Law Firm right away. Melinda Morris is a former prosecutor who has insight on how to defend individuals charged with aggravated assault and battery. Contact the Morris Law Firm at (727) 388-4736 for a consultation on your aggravated assault and battery case.

What is the definition of an aggravated assault?

Under Florida law Section 784.021, an aggravated assault is similar to an assault meaning that an individual needs to put another person in immediate fear of a bodily injury. What makes an assault aggravated is the use of a deadly weapon without the intent to kill or with the intent of committing a felony offense.

What is the definition of an aggravated battery?

A simple battery is just an intentional offensive touching. In order for a battery to become aggravated, a deadly weapon must be used to inflict great bodily harm, permanent disability or permanent disfigurement according to Florida Criminal Code §784.045.

What are the penalties for aggravated assault and battery?

Under the Florida penal code, an aggravated assault is a third degree felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison.

An aggravated battery is a much more serious offense. Under Florida law, an aggravated battery is a second degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

What are the defenses to aggravated assault and battery charges?

here are a number of possible defenses to assault and battery charges. A common one is self defense. If you assaulted or battered someone because you were in fear of your life and you thought you had to defend yourself, then you are not guilty of aggravated assault and battery.

It is also possible to arrange a plea deal where you are let go with probation instead of serving jail time.

he defenses to aggravated assault and battery greatly depend on your specific situation so that is why it is so vital that you contact a knowledgeable St. Petersburg attorney to help you with your defense.

Morris Law Firm | St. Petersburg Aggravated Battery Defense Attorney

The Morris Law Firm is committed to representing persons who are faced with domestic battery by strangulation charges. If you have been charged with domestic battery by strangulation in Pinellas County or St. Petersburg, contact a Pinellas domestic violence attorney at the Morris Law Firm. Our goal is to protect your constitutional rights and defend your case to obtain the lowest possible punishments.