Domestic Battery

Jacksonville Domestic Battery Lawyer


Under Florida Statute Section 784.03, Battery occurs when a person intentionally:
  1. touched or struck the alleged victim his or her will, or
  2. caused bodily harm to the alleged victim. 
If the battery is on a family or household member (defined in Florida Statute Section 741.28(3)), the charge is domestic battery.  Domestic Battery is a first degree misdemeanor. 

In Jacksonville Florida, Domestic Battery is a serious misdemeanor.  Additionally, it can be upgraded to a felony if the defendant has a prior domestic battery conviction.  If you are arrested for domestic battery, you need an attorney with extensive experience with domestic battery cases in Jacksonville Florida.  Speak with a Jacksonville Florida Domestic Battery Attorney that understands that your future is at stake.  Contact our Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyers by email or by calling 904-685-1200.