Aggravated Battery Defense Attorney – Florida
Aggravated battery charges are prosecuted under Florida Statutes § 784.045 and are typically second-degree felonies.
The statute applies when a person:
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Intentionally causes great bodily harm
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Uses a deadly weapon
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Commits battery on a pregnant person
What Counts as “Great Bodily Harm”?
This phrase is frequently litigated. Not all injuries qualify.
We evaluate:
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Medical documentation
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Photographic evidence
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Expert medical testimony
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Inconsistencies between allegation and injury
Self-Defense & Stand Your Ground
Many aggravated battery cases involve mutual combat or self-defense.
We analyze immunity under Florida Statutes § 776.032 and aggressively litigate pretrial dismissal motions when appropriate.
Learn more about how our Orlando criminal defense lawyers protect clients facing serious felony and misdemeanor charges here.