What Is Assault?

Assault is the intentional threat one person makes toward another. This threat poses the fear of harm in the victim, but no physical contact is made. Punishment depends on the type of assault charged.

Accusations of assault, battery, stalking, and violation of an injunction can put your future at risk. Expert evidence and the skill of an experienced criminal justice attorney are necessary for a fair trial.

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The Consequences Of Assault On A Law Enforcement Officer

Assaulting a law enforcement officer while performing their duties is serious. It can be a second-degree misdemeanor with up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine, or a first-degree misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine. In severe cases, it can be tried as a felony.

The Consequences Of Assault On A Person 65 Years Or Older

You do not need to know the person’s age to be charged with assault. Assault is defined as making a threat that instills fear. Punishable by up to one year in jail.

What Is Aggravated Assault?

Aggravated assault involves intentionally threatening someone while possessing a deadly weapon or committing a felony. It creates reasonable fear of imminent harm. Aggravated assault is a third-degree felony.

Battery and Aggravated Battery

Battery in Florida occurs when a defendant makes physical contact against the victim’s will. Severity ranges from simple battery to felony battery. Aggravated battery involves intent to harm or use of a deadly weapon, and can result in prison for up to 15 years or more.

Consequences Of Battery

• On a law enforcement officer: Up to 5 years in prison, probation, and a $5,000 fine.
• On a person 65 years or older: Up to 5 years in prison.
• On a facility employee: Third-degree felony, up to 5 years in prison and $5,000 fine.

Felony Battery & Domestic Battery By Strangulation

Felony battery causes bodily harm without consent. Domestic battery by strangulation involves intentionally restricting breathing or blood flow and is a serious offense.

Stalking & Aggravated Stalking

Stalking is repeated harassment that creates credible fear. Aggravated stalking may involve minors or threats of death and is punishable by up to 5 years in prison.

Injunction Violations

Violating an injunction can result in first-degree misdemeanor charges, fines, and jail time. Domestic violence, repeat sexual, dating violence, and stalking injunctions carry serious legal consequences.

Culpable Negligence & Extortion

Culpable negligence is reckless behavior putting others at risk, punishable from misdemeanors to felonies. Extortion involves threats to gain money or compel action, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

Sexual Cyberharassment

Posting sexually explicit images of another online without consent is a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in prison and $1,000 fine. More serious cases can lead to up to 5 years in prison, probation, fines, and vehicle impoundment.

Fatal Accidents

Fatal accidents can occur suddenly and without warning, leaving families devastated. Victims’ families may pursue legal action if a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence.

These accidents may involve car and truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian incidents, medical malpractice, defective products, unsafe premises, or workplace accidents. Legal claims aim to cover medical bills, funeral costs, lost income, and loss of companionship.

McCulloch Law, P.A. assists with evidence collection, identifying responsible parties, and guiding families through the legal process while protecting their rights.

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We offer free consultations, can meet at home, hospital, or convenient locations, and work on a contingency fee basis. Our attorneys handle fatal accident cases throughout Tampa Bay and are licensed across Florida.