Battery

Palm Beach Battery Criminal Defense Attorney

Battery is the intentional, non-consensual touching of another person. It does not matter whether that touching was only casual contact or caused serious injuries. If prosecutors believe they can show you intended to harm the other person, they can charge you with assault. However, unintentional contact, consent by the “victim” and self-defense are all strong defenses to a battery charge that can be raised by a skilled Fort Lauderdale battery criminal defense lawyer. Battery is a first-degree misdemeanor carrying a maximum of 60 days in jail on the first offense, but can be increased to a felony penalized by prison time on subsequent offenses.

If you are charged with battery in Florida, do not wait to talk with a Miami battery criminal defense attorney about your case and your rights. South Florida battery criminal defense lawyer Menachem M. Mayberg offers free, confidential consultations to potential clients. To reach us seven days a week and 24 hours a day, contact us through our Web site or call us at (305) 695-8750.

For further reading, see Florida Statute 784.03: Battery; felony battery.