Clearwater Assault/Battery Lawyer

Crimes involving violence or the threat of violence are aggressively prosecuted in Florida. Likewise, at Roman & Roman, we aggressively defend clients accused of crimes involving violence or the threat of violence. Violent crimes will require immediate action by your attorney because there can be many angles to attack such charges. Sometimes, the best way to win a case in the event of a violent charge is a jury trial. However, we try to convince the prosecution not to pursue charges in many cases through use of witness statements and reputation evidence of the alleged victim.

Assault

Assault is basically a threat to another person coupled with the apparent ability to carry out that threat. Assault is generally classified as a second degree misdemeanor, but can be enhanced under certain circumstances.

Types of Assault

• Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
• Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer
• Aggravated Assault with a Firearm

Battery

Battery is an intentional, unwanted touching by one person by another. In some cases, battery can be charged as a felony. For example, if someone has a prior battery conviction, any subsequent charge can be filed as a third degree felony. Also, if the initial battery causes great bodily harm, permanent disfigurement, or permanent disability, the State may charge as Felony Battery, or if in the course of battery when a deadly weapon is used, the State may charge Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon.

Types of Battery

• Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon
• Aggravated Battery on a Pregnant Woman
• Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
• Resisting Arrest With Violence
• Felony Battery
• Battery (second offense)