Aggravated Battery Attorney In Fort Lauderdale

You Need An Experienced Aggravated Battery Defense Attorney

Conviction of aggravated battery comes with serious consequences which can include a long-term jail sentence, excessive fines, and a permanent record as a convicted violent felon, which will affect your ability to obtain future employment.

Your life can easily be turned upside down and changed forever. You may have been arrested as a result of a bar fight, road rage, or another unintended altercation. You may actually be the victim. Whatever the circumstances, you need to fight this charge. Although the burden of proof rests on the prosecutors, without a solid defense and the support of an experienced, qualified, and aggressive criminal defense lawyer, you could easily be convicted.

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Definition of Aggravated Battery

In the State of Florida, battery is defined as the intentional striking or touching of another person against their will, or willfully causing bodily harm to another person. Aggravated battery is a much more serious charge. Florida Statute § 784.045 defines aggravated battery as when a person does one of the following:

Intentionally or knowingly causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement or uses a deadly weapon

Additionally, a person commits aggravated battery if the victim was pregnant at the time of the offense and the offender knew or should have known that she was pregnant.

Penalties for Aggravated Battery

Aggravated battery is a second-degree felony. Conviction results in a permanent record as a violent criminal. Penalties associated with an aggravated battery conviction are:

Maximum prison sentence of up to 15 years
Fines of up to $10,000

These penalties can increase depending on other factors associated with the alleged offender such as a previous criminal record that includes a battery charge, or if the offense is against people employed in law enforcement and corrections, emergency personnel, public officials, school staff, health and safety workers, inmates, or the elderly.

Aggravated Battery Defenses

When the supposed victim is actually the aggressor, we will build a self-defense case that supports this circumstance and refer to the "Stand Your Ground" as your legal right to protect yourself.

Depending on the circumstances surrounding your case, there are several options for developing your defense strategy. Some of these include:

Were you defending your property? If so, the castle doctrine can be applied.
Demonstrate a lack of evidence to support the charges and the intent to commit this crime
Were your rights constitutionally violated?
Did the police provide you the Miranda Warning?
Did the police follow correct procedures during your arrest?
Mistaken identity

Remember, the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you intentionally committed this crime. If you have been arrested, do not speak to the police without an attorney present and do not give any written statements without having a lawyer present.

Why Choose The Law Offices of Daniel Rosenberg in Fort Lauderdale?

Selecting an experienced Fort Lauderdale attorney like Daniel Rosenberg for your Aggravated Battery charge is crucial to safeguarding your constitutional rights throughout the legal process, whether it's your first offense or you have a criminal record.