Criminal Battery Defense
Orlando
Battery Defense Attorney - Lawyer,
providing experienced
Battery Charge Defense and other Criminal
Defense
legal
representation in Orlando, Orange County,
and the surrounding Central Florida area.
 Florida Statute 784.03 defines
Assault as
an actually and intentional act of touching or striking
another person against the will of the other, or intentionally causes bodily
harm to another person. Battery is a misdemeanor of
the first degree, which is punishable
by up to a $1000 fine, twelve (12) months jail and/or probation.
A variation of Criminal Battery is Aggravated Battery.
Aggravated Battery occurs when an individual intentionally or knowingly causes
great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement or uses a
deadly weapon during the incident in question.
A person also commits Aggravated Battery if 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, which
is
punishable by up to a $10,000 fine, fifteen (15) years prison and/or probation.
Many people are wrongfully
accused and charged with Battery due to the subjective nature of determining
what the accused intent was
As a law firm providing experienced
battery defense attorney -
lawyer
legal services assisting
Orlando and Central
Florida
residents with criminal defense
legal issues, we are committed to
protecting the legal rights of each and every client, while always
striving to provide
the highest standard of legal representation.
If you or a loved one has been accused, arrested, or charged
with criminal
battery or other criminal charges, make sure your legal rights are protected
by seeking the legal advice of an experienced
Orlando
battery defense attorney - lawyer
by contacting
The
Law Offices of
Peter A. Shapiro & Jonathan D. Wilson
at calling
407.420.1044.
In order for the prosecution to obtain a
conviction for Criminal Battery, they must prove that the
accused intentionally committed the battery of another. It
is not uncommon for an individual who was protecting his or
herself or protecting another person to be unjustly charged
with battery.
It is
also not uncommon for an individual to be unjustly arrested
and charged for battery due to unintentionally or accidently
causing physical harm to another. The key to the defense of
battery charges is intent. Under Florida Law, the absence of
proven intent means criminal battery could not have
occurred.
If you have questions, concerns, or legal needs regarding
battery charges or other
criminal defense
issues, we urge you to seek the legal advice of an experienced
Orlando battery defense attorney - lawyer. Contact
The
Law Offices of
Peter A. Shapiro & Jonathan D. Wilson
at
407.420.1044
to schedule a confidential legal
consultation.
A person who has one prior conviction for battery,
aggravated battery, or felony battery and who 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.
When a deadly weapon or firearm is present
during the altercation or in your possession after the
altercation the subjective nature of the case may be
dramatically reduced and may require a different defense
strategy which best represents your claim of innocence.
Any form of Battery may be aggressively
prosecuted and be considered a violent crime depending on
the evidence gathered against you. Violent Felony Crimes are
subject to the Three Strikes Law
which requires a judge to impose terms ranging from five
years to life in state prison depending upon the severity of
the crime.
When charged with an Battery or Aggravated Battery Crime
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. Hiring an experienced legal counsel may provide you
the best opportunity to achieve your desired outcome, or a
fair and reasonable resolution.
As your legal counsel
we will thoroughly review the evidence against you,
witness statements, police reports, and any other
relevant factors, such as the circumstances of your
arrest and the actions of law enforcement officers. If
there are areas to provide reasonable doubt, our goal is
to find it and present it to the prosecutor, judge
and/or jury.
If
you require professional legal services regarding
Battery Charges 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
Law Offices of
Peter A. Shapiro & Jonathan D. Wilson
by calling
407.420.1044.
Orlando
Battery Defense Attorney - Lawyer,
providing experienced
Battery Charge Defense and other Criminal
Defense
legal
representation in Orlando, Orange County,
and the surrounding Central Florida area.
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