Jacksonville Aggravated Battery Lawyer

A Simple Battery becomes an Aggravated Battery if (1) the defendant intentionally or knowingly causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement, or (2) uses a deadly weapon.  Florida Statute Section 784.045

Aggravated battery is a second degree felony, so it is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.  However, there are defenses to this charge.  For instance, the defendant may have acted in self-defense, or the alleged victim of the crime may have fabricated the story.  There are two sides to every story, and criminal defendants charged with aggravated battery have the right to have their side heard.   Many times, police reports are incomplete, and there are more details involved in the event that were never documented. 

A Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Attorney can investigate your case and review any possible defenses that you may have.  If you believe that you are under investigation or have been arrested for Aggravated Assault in Jacksonville Florida or the surrounding areas, contact a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer to ensure that you are adequately represented. 

Call us at 904-685-1200 or contact a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney as soon as possible to set up a consultation.