Jacksonville Battery on the Elderly Lawyer

In Jacksonville, Florida, if a Battery is committed upon a person that is 65 years old or older, this is battery on an elderly person.  Battery on a person 65 years old or older is a felony.  As a felony, it is punishable by incarceration in the Florida State Prison and can result in a felony conviction on your criminal record.  Florida Statutes Section 784.08.

If you are under investigation for battery on an elderly person or have been arrested for this crime in Jacksonville, Florida or the surrounding areas, you should contact a Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Attorney.  The sooner you hire a Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer, the better.  Your criminal defense attorney will start working right away on your case by looking for any defenses you may have to the battery charge.  Your criminal defense lawyer can also negotiate with the prosecutor to resolve the case in your best interest. 

Contact our Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyers by email or by calling 904-685-1200.