Assault & Battery Lawyer in Florida

Assault and battery are among the most well-known violent crimes with which defendants are charged. And likewise, with most violent crimes, the conceivable results of a conviction for assault and/or battery are habitually significant. Assault and Battery refer to different acts. Assault is the threat of a battery against another, combined with an act towards committing the battery. Battery is the unlawful touching or striking of another against their will.

Defense attorneys at Greater Tampa Law P.L. recognize the seriousness of any violent crime charge. Our lawyers believe deeply in the cause of providing the best possible legal representation for our clients. You are entitled to nothing less under the Constitution.

Each charge carries a different punishment. You may be facing a simple misdemeanor or a felony which may carry up to a life sentence. It is vital that you understand the ramifications of the charges you are facing. Factors that contribute to your punishment include:

  • How much bodily harm was inflicted
  • If a weapon was used to inflict injury or threaten harm
  • If the victim was vulnerable / unable to defend themselves
  • If the threat or inflicted harm was a hate crime
  • If the battery or assault occurred during the commission of another crime

If you’ve been accused of assault and battery or any other violent crime, you should speak to our defense attorneys immediately. Please call Greater Tampa Law P.L. today at (813) 444-2244.

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    Battery Dropped the Day Before Trial

    Type: Battery Dropped the Day Before TrialPractice Area:Criminal defenseDate: 2016-08-24Outcome: Battery Charge DismissedDescription: Our client was arrested for a Battery charge. She was accused of committing the crime and giving a statement to police which was not very favorable. We worked hard on our client’s behalf. We attempted to convince the State Attorney’s Office to…

    Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer Reduced to Misdemeanor – No Probation or Jail Time

    Type: Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer Reduced to Misdemeanor – No Probation or Jail TimePractice Area:Criminal defenseDate: 2016-06-01Outcome: Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer Reduced to Misdemeanor – No Probation or Jail TimeDescription: Our client was arrested for felony Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, after grabbing a police officer from behind, when he…

    Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer – Violation of Probation

    Type: Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer – Violation of ProbationPractice Area:Criminal defenseDate: 2016-03-30Outcome: Reinstated on Probation – No jail or prison timeDescription: Our client was arrested for her third violation of probation. She was arrested and stayed in jail for a number of weeks before we were retained. We set a hearing, and despite…

    Aggravated Battery with a Firearm Reduced to Battery

    Type: Aggravated Battery with a Firearm Reduced to BatteryPractice Area:Criminal defenseDate: 2015-09-29Outcome: Aggravated Battery with a Firearm Reduced to BatteryDescription: Our juvenile client was arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery with a Firearm for allegedly shooting someone. The State was on the cusp of seeking an Indictment against our client for Attempted Murder. However, we…