Jacksonville Assault and Battery Lawyers

Effective Defense Strategies for Those Accused of Assault and Battery

If you have been accused of assault or assault and battery, speak to the Jacksonville assault and battery lawyers at McGRATH GIBSON to learn about the different types of assault and battery, the different penalties you may be facing, and how we can build an effective defense for the best possible outcome.

Most people do not realize that in Florida threatening speech that results in a person believing they will be harmed can lead to being charged with assault, or that aggravated assault of a person over the age of 65, a police officer, firefighter or public transit employee can result in fines, penalties and prison sentences that are more harsh than other aggravated assaults.

The possible outcome of an assault or assault and batter conviction can include a life-long criminal record, a prison sentence, fines, restitution, hours of community service and even court ordered counseling. But the experienced Jacksonville assault and battery lawyers at McGRATH GIBSON are often able to mitigate the outcome of assault charges. Our defense teams collect all of the facts through a full and complete investigation of the events and persons involved, we negotiation with prosecutors and build well thought out and carefully planned defense strategies. We defend our client’s rights and work hard to achieve the best possible outcomes in every case we defend.

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If you or a loved one is facing accusations of assault or has been arrested for assault or assault and battery, it is important to retain experienced legal representation as soon as possible. Receiving the guidance and representation of an effective defense attorney before any hearings or pleadings can dramatically improve the outcome of your defense.

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Florida Laws on the different levels
of Assault and Assault and Battery

As we mentioned above, the Assault and Assault and Battery laws in Florida vary by the type of assault, (verbal or physical) and various other criteria. These factors have a significant affects of the harshness of the penalties and fines. The following outlines the most common cases of assault and assault and battery. For more information read the entire chapter 784 of Florida’s Statutes covering the different types and classes of Assault, and Chapter 775 which stipulates mandatory fines.

Assault | Assault and Battery Fines and Penalties

Assault

Assault is a verbal threat by a person to do violence or harm to another, and demonstrates an apparent ability to do so, and does so with actions that “creates a well-founded fear” that such violence is imminent.

A conviction of Assault is a misdemeanor of the first degree and can result in a fine of up to $1,000.00

Aggravated Assault

Aggravated Assault is Assault with a deadly weapon without the intent to kill or with the intent to commit a felony. An example would be pointing a gun at another person and threatening to shoot them.

A conviction of Aggravated Assault is a felony of the third degree and can result in a fine of up to $5,000.00

Battery

Battery occurs when a person intentionally touches or strikes another person against their will or intentionally causes bodily harm to them.

A conviction of Aggravated Assault is a misdemeanor of the first degree and can result in a fine of up to $1,000.00

Felony Battery

Felony Battery occurs when a person intentionally touches or strikes another person against their will or intentionally causes great bodily harm, permanent disability or permanent disfigurement to them.

A conviction of Felony Battery is a felony of the third degree and can result in a fine of up to $5,000.00

Aggravated Battery

Aggravated Battery occurs when a person, in committing battery intentionally or knowingly 1.) causes great bodily harm, permanent disability or permanent disfigurement to them. 2.) Uses a deadly weapon.

A conviction of Aggravated Battery is a felony of the second degree and can result in a fine of up to $10,000.00

Protect Your Rights

Facing assault and battery charges can be a very serious matter that could result in a terrible outcome without an effective defense strategy executed by an experienced defense attorney. Our Jacksonville assault and battery lawyers have argued and negotiated lesser charges, been able to have some charges dropped, and even presented evidence that lead prosecutors to drop all charges. Contact us with the details of you or your loved one’s case at (904) 358-3300 and we’ll put our defense team to work on your case.

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