Simple Battery is a misdemeanor. Battery on a Pregnant Woman creates a victim-based enhancement that brings the charge to not only a felony level offense, but a felony of the second degree. And since it falls under the felony aggravated battery categorization, this brings into play victim injury … [Read more...] about Is Battery On A Pregnant Woman A Misdemeanor Or Felony In Okaloosa County?
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What Are The Elements To Prove The Crime Of Simple Battery in Okaloosa County?
Florida Statutes states that the crime of Battery has two basic elements: That the Defendant intentionally struck or touched the alleged victim. That the intentional strike or touching was against the will of the alleged victim. All you the prosecutors in Okaloosa County have to do is … [Read more...] about What Are The Elements To Prove The Crime Of Simple Battery in Okaloosa County?
What Are The Penalties For Battery On A Law Enforcement Officer in Okaloosa County?
Battery on a Police Officer (Law Enforcement Officer) is a felony of the third degree and is punishable by up to 5 years in prison. It is essentially a (misdemeanor) Simple Battery charge combined with the fact that the alleged victim is a law enforcement officer, and thus, have protected status … [Read more...] about What Are The Penalties For Battery On A Law Enforcement Officer in Okaloosa County?
What Are Potential Penalties For Aggravated Battery On A Pregnant Female In Okaloosa, Florida?
Under Florida law, the offense of Aggravated Battery on a Pregnant Victim is a second degree felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison and requires proof of a Simple Battery plus two additional elements which are: The victim was indeed pregnant on the date of the alleged battery; AND The … [Read more...] about What Are Potential Penalties For Aggravated Battery On A Pregnant Female In Okaloosa, Florida?
How Do Okaloosa County Prosecutors Prove Aggravated Battery?
In order to prove the offense of Aggravated Battery under Florida Statutes, the prosecution must be able to prove the two elements of Simple Battery, but then also prove an additional element depending on the type of aggravating circumstance (weapon or serious bodily injury). Therefore, Battery or … [Read more...] about How Do Okaloosa County Prosecutors Prove Aggravated Battery?
What Is The Difference In The Penalty For Simple Battery and Domestic Violence Battery in Okaloosa County?
In Okaloosa County, Florida, Simple Battery is an first degree misdemeanor and all first degree misdemeanors are punishable by up to 1 year in jail or a combination of 1 year jail and/or probation. If you are charged with “Domestic Violence” Battery, Florida Statutes also require a minimum of 1 … [Read more...] about What Is The Difference In The Penalty For Simple Battery and Domestic Violence Battery in Okaloosa County?