Assault and Battery Attorneys in Tavares
Assault: Threat of harm that causes the victim to fear imminent harm
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Does not include physical contact
There are different charges that can be made:
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Simple Assault: 2nd degree misdemeanor; can have a sentencing of imprisonment up to 60 days and a fine no greater than $500
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Aggravated Assault: 3rd degree felony; can have a sentencing of imprisonment up to 5 years and a fine up to $5,000
Battery: Any act of touching or striking of another person without consent; intentional cause of bodily harm to someone
There are different charges that can be made:
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Simple Battery: 1st degree misdemeanor can request that time be served up to one year and fine that may not be greater than $1,000. Injury is NOT required for this charge.
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Felony Battery: 3rd degree felony, can be sentenced to imprisonment up to 5 years and a fine amount up to $5,000
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Aggravated Batter: 2nd degree felony, imprisonment lasting up to 15 years and a fine amount up to $10,000
Defenses that may be used include:
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Accident
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Lack of Intent
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Consent given for physical contact
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Self Defense
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Defense of another being
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Defense against harm to property
