In Florida, the crime of Battery can be proved in two ways:
The crime of Misdemeanor Battery is defined in Florida Statute Section 784.03. A battery on an elderly person, a pregnant person, or a battery that causes great bodily injury are just a few of the cases that can be charged as a felony. Some facts and circumstances will raise a battery from a misdemeanor charge to a felony or enhance the possible penalties. Misdemeanor Battery cases are often resolved without jail, and your case may have defenses that should be raised. Under Florida law, Battery is a first-degree misdemeanor with penalties of up to one year in jail or 12 months probation and a $1,000 fine.
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