Question submitted from one of our friends: I have recently been arrested for assault and battery, can you give me some quick advise? Will I be able to make bail? Will I be able to win my case? What happens if I am convicted? Will this arrest stay on my record? If you’ve been arrested for Assault, Battery, Aggravated Assault, or Aggravated Battery, you are facing serious criminal charges with substantial penalties and possible jail time if convicted. In most cases a bond will be set upon the in jail arraignment. You must contact a criminal defense attorney immediately to ensure that a bond hearing is conducted. The merits and result of any Assault and/or Battery case varies on the individual facts, this is why we offer a FREE consultation to discuss in detail your individual case and needs. Penalties for Assault and Battery in Florida is a second degree misdemeanor, which has a maximum penalty of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. FL Criminal Statute §784.011 Battery is a first degree misdemeanor, which has a maximum penalty of 1 year in jail and a $1000 fine. A Second Offense Battery charge becomes a felony battery (3rd degree felony) with a penalty of up to 5 years in jail an a maximum $5000 fine. FL Criminal Statute §784.03 Aggravated Assault charge is a felony assault third degree felony, which has a maximum penalty of 5 years in jail and a $5000 fine. FL Criminal Statute §784.021 An Aggravated Battery is a second degree felony, which has a maximum penalty of 15 years in jail and a $10,000 fine. FL Criminal Statute §784.045 If convicted the arrest will remain on your record. If case is dismissed or withheld from adjudication and it’s not an Aggressive Assault or Aggressive Battery, you can move forward to sealing or expunging from your criminal record. You can also visit my website at traceykaganlaw for more information or call us at 407-849-9990.
Posted on: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:41:31 +0000
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