Florida Criminal Law: How Is Aggravated Battery Defined by the Florida Statutes?
Crimes in Florida are defined by statute and are prosecuted by the State Attorney. The State Attorney’s Office in your area has many associates or assistant state attorneys and that office reviews police reports, such as those completed in an investigation by Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
In Florida, according to Florida Statute 784.045(a), a person has committed Aggravated Battery if while committing a battery (as defined by F.S. 784.03) does the following:
1. “Intentionally and knowingly causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement; or
2. Uses a deadly weapon.”
An example of aggravated battery is pistol-whipping someone. That requires you actually and intentionally hitting someone with a deadly weapon, such as a gun. Another example would be kicking someone in the stomach region repeatedly and causing them permanent kidney and internal organ damage.
If you have been charged with aggravated battery you should speak with a criminal lawyer about your rights and options.
Michael A. Atter
Former Prosecutor
Keith L. Maynard
Former Assistant Public Defender
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