AssaultWhat Are the Possible Defenses for Assault and Battery Charges in Florida?
Facing assault and battery charges in Florida can turn your life upside down. You may have been in a heated moment, trying to protect yourself or someone else, and…
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BatteryHave You Been Arrested for Domestic Battery in Florida? An Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Shares 7 Things You Need to Know
Domestic battery is a serious offense under Florida criminal law. Persons convicted of domestic battery may face incarceration, a tarnished reputation, significant…
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AssaultFlorida Assault and Battery Laws
Assault and battery are two separate crimes in Florida. You can be charged with either or both. An assault is when violence is threatened and puts the victim in…
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BatteryAggravated Battery and Florida Law
What is an Aggravated Battery Charge? In Florida, Aggravated Battery is the intentional touching of another person with the intent to inflict great bodily harm or…
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BatteryAggravated Battery
Aggravated Battery In Florida, Aggravated Battery is the intentional touching of another person with the intent to inflict great bodily harm or to use a deadly…
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Officers Charged in San Francisco Beating Caught on Tape
Earlier this week, CNN reported the following story about two San Francisco deputies who have been charged criminally for beating a suspect. That beating was caught…
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Aggravated Battery With a Deadly Weapon and Cars
In Florida, you can commit the crime of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon if you use your car to hit someone else's car when they are inside it. For example,…
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Florida Assault and Battery Lawyer Talks About Assault and Battery Law in Florida
If you have been arrested for domestic battery, you may be able to get that charge dropped if you complete a 24-week domestic violence counseling course. Some of…
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Can Your Domestic Battery Case Go to Trial in Palm Beach, Florida Even if Your Spouse Refuses to Testify Against You?
The crime of battery occurs when someone intentionally touches or strikes another person against that person's will . But what if you've been charged with…
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What if Your Spouse or Partner Wants to Drop a Domestic Battery Charge in West Palm Beach, Florida?
If you have been arrested for domestic battery in West Palm Beach, Florida, you may think that it is ultimately up to your spouse or partner to decide whether to…
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Self-Defense in a Case of Aggravated Battery
In the case of William Stieh versus the State of Florida , Mr. Stieh was charged with the crime of aggravated battery after stabbing another individual. The…
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Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer: Was the Officer's Use of Force Legal?
In the case of C.B. versus the State of Florida , a juvenile with the initials "C.B." was found guilty of the crime of battery on a law enforcement…
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Aggravated Battery and the Use of Guns
The crime of aggravated battery is committed when a person commits the crime of battery and in the process either: 1. Intentionally or knowingly causes great bodily…
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When Does Ramming Another Car Constitute the Crime of Aggravated Battery?
In many cases in which an individual is charged with committing the crime of aggravated battery , the weapon that is used is a knife or a gun. However, it is also…
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When Does Ramming Another Car Constitute the Crime of Aggravated Battery?
In many cases in which an individual is charged with committing the crime of aggravated battery , the weapon that is used is a knife or a gun. However, it is also…
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When is a Fork a Deadly Weapon?
In the case of C.A.C. v. State of Florida , the Second District Court of Appeal was asked to decide whether a fork is a deadly weapon in a case in which the accused…
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What is the Crime of Aggravated Battery in Florida?
If you have been charged with aggravated battery in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Belle Glade, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana,…
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No-Contact Orders Can Be Modified
Sometimes when a man is arrested for the crime of domestic battery in Palm Beach County Florida, the judge who sets his bond orders him to have no contact with the…
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Can You Bond Out of Jail if You Are Arrested for Assault and Battery in Florida?
If you are arrested for domestic battery in Palm Beach County Florida, the good news is that you will probably be able to get out of jail either by paying a…
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Florida Assault and Battery Lawyer Answers Your Questions
One thing is certain: when the police are called to an assault and battery in Florida, someone is going to get arrested, and it's almost always the man. When that…
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