Category Archives: Assault Battery
Dealing With Aggravated Assault Charges In Hillsborough County
Summertime warm temperatures affect us physically and mentally, according to the somewhat controversial heat hypothesis. We are more likely to lose control of our tempers and lose control of our bodies. Indeed, aggravated assault arrests usually peak in early summer. After a year of lockdowns and partial lockdowns, this effect might be more pronounced… Read More »
Criminal Battery In Florida: A Closer Look
Florida’s battery law is based on common law battery. But there are a few twists. For example, there are two ways the state can prove a 784.03 case in court. Only one of them requires the alleged victim’s testimony. However, these subsections have some subtle differences that prosecutors often miss. The facts of a… Read More »
The Three Types of Aggravated Assault in Florida
Florida basically has six aggravated assault laws. Since it arises in several different circumstances, aggravated assault is one of the most commonly-charged felonies in the Sunshine State. It is also one of the most serious felonies in Florida. Since it is a violent offense, the sentences are usually long. These convictions also have significant… Read More »
