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Statute:
784.03 Battery; felony battery.
Incarceration, house arrest,
extensive community service, probation and/or expensive court
costs can result from an arrest for battery and/or felony battey.
Former Broward County Prosecutor Leah H. Mayersohn knows the
law. Having served successfully on both sides—prosecution and
defense—she is in the most advantageous position to advise you
and protect your rights. Her professionalism and trial
experience have earned her multiple awards, including Best of
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This is a serious offense with
potentially serious consequences.
(1)(a) The offense of battery occurs when a person:
1. Actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person
against the will of the other; or
2. Intentionally causes bodily harm to another person. (b)
Except as provided in subsection (2), a person who commits
battery commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as
provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(2) A person who has one prior conviction for battery,
aggravated battery, or felony battery and who commits any second
or subsequent battery commits a felony of the third degree,
punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
For purposes of this subsection, "conviction" means a
determination of guilt that is the result of a plea or a trial,
regardless of whether adjudication is withheld or a plea of nolo
contendere is entered.
History.--s.
5, Feb. 10, 1832; RS 2401; s. 1, ch. 5135, 1903; GS 3227; RGS
5060; CGL 7162; s. 2, ch. 70-88; s. 730, ch. 71-136; s. 19, ch.
74-383; s. 9, ch. 75-298; s. 172, ch. 91-224; s. 5, ch. 96-392;
s. 4, ch. 2001-50.
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