Category: Assault & Battery

What is Assault? A Miami Criminal Defense Attorney Explains


Thanks to popular television shows and movies, there are many misconceptions about what an assault actually is. Many people imagine that there must be aggressive physical contact in order for ...

Your Defense to Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Miami Criminal Attorney


What is often called “assault with a deadly weapon” in other states and on TV is just called aggravated assault in Florida. It is defined under Florida Statute 784.021. Assault ...

How to Defend Battery Charges in Miami with a Criminal Defense Lawyer


Under Florida Law, there are two types of battery: simple battery and aggravated battery. If you have been charged with battery, you first need to have an understanding of the ...

Miami Criminal Lawyer Explains Evidence Collection for Sexual Assault and Battery Charges


The laws dealing with the collection of evidence in sexual assault cases have undergone some important revisions recently. Effective from 1 January 2017, Bill 636 will impact the way evidence ...

Know the Difference Between Assault and Battery


Assault and Battery The crimes labeled as assault and battery are commonly charged throughout the country and have different meanings in various jurisdictions.  In most jurisdictions assault and battery are ...