A "simple" battery (any intentional touching of another) may rise to an aggravated battery if certain circumstances are present. Those circumstances include:

• Use of a deadly weapon.
• Committing a battery on a pregnant person.
• Intentionally touching another resulting in permanent disfigurement, permanent disability, or sever bodily harm.

An aggravated battery is a second-degree felony penalized by up to 15 years in prison and civil damages. If you're facing aggravated battery charges in Florida, it's very important to protect your freedom by getting advice from a Miami aggravated battery criminal defense lawyer.

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For additional information; see Florida Statute 784.045 Aggravated battery.