Battery is the crime of touching another person in an unwanted way, regardless of the outcome. Under Florida battery laws, your body is your castle. Intentionally touching another in any unwanted way can lead to a battery charge, whether it was a simple unwanted touch or contact that leads to great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement. The penalty may increase if you are accused of using a weapon or committing battery against a pregnant woman or a law enforcement officer.

Battery starts as a simple misdemeanor charge. But as any Fort Lauderdale battery criminal defense attorney knows, the charge becomes a felony if the victim is known to the subject to be a law enforcement officer, whether or not serious injury or contact was made. Oftentimes, a simple misunderstanding can lead to allegations of battery. When this is the case, you need a skilled South Florida battery criminal defense attorney on your side.

David S. Seltzer is an experienced Miami battery criminal defense lawyer. Don’t delay; let an experienced former prosecutor help protect your good name and reputation. Free, confidential consultations are available to potential clients and their loved ones 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Call today or contact me online for a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION, available 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

For more information, see Florida Statute 784.03: Battery; felony battery.