Battery

Under Florida Statute 784.03, a Battery occurs when an individual touches or strikes another person against their will, or when an individual intentionally causes bodily harm to another.   

• Penalties: A Misdemeanor Battery (Simple Battery) is a First Degree Misdemeanor, punishable up to one year in jail, one year of probation, and $1,000 fine.  

The State of Florida has various other Battery charges including: 

• Felony Battery, 
• Domestic Violence Battery, 
• Domestic Battery by Strangulation, 
• Aggravated Battery, and 
• Aggravated Battery on a Pregnant Person.