In many cases, law enforcement arrives after the fact, emotions are high, and an arrest is made based on incomplete or one-sided information.
That is exactly where the right defense strategy makes the difference.
If you have been arrested or believe you are under investigation for assault or battery in Florida, contact Mayersohn Law Group today to schedule a confidential consultation.
A first-degree misdemeanor carrying up to one year in county jail and a $1,000 fine. Despite being classified as a misdemeanor, a battery conviction can affect employment, professional licensing, and firearm rights.
Battery becomes a third-degree felony when the defendant has a prior battery conviction, or when the battery results in great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement. Carries up to five years in Florida state prison.
A second-degree felony under § 784.045 when the defendant intentionally causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, or uses a deadly weapon. Carries up to fifteen years in prison. When a firearm is involved, mandatory minimum sentencing under the 10-20-Life law may apply.
Striking or touching a law enforcement officer or other protected persons, including firefighters, correctional officers, and emergency medical personnel, is a third-degree felony regardless of injury.
An assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, or an assault with the intent to commit a felony. A third-degree felony under § 784.021.
With decades of combined experience, AV Preeminent recognition, and consistent recognition among Florida’s top trial lawyers, our team brings the preparation, intensity, and strategic focus that serious charges require.
Your case receives the full attention of our firm from day one, not a paralegal, not a junior associate, but experienced trial attorneys committed to achieving the strongest possible outcome.
Yes. Charges can be dismissed by the State Attorney if evidence is insufficient, if self-defense is clearly established, or if pretrial motions succeed. An experienced defense attorney can evaluate your specific facts and identify the strongest path to dismissal or reduction.
The decision to prosecute belongs to the State of Florida, not the alleged victim. Even if the complaining witness later changes their story or asks for the case to be dismissed, prosecutors may still move forward with criminal charges. This is especially common in domestic violence cases.
It depends on the specific facts: where the incident occurred, whether you were in a place you had a legal right to be, the nature of the threat, and your response. Our attorneys analyze Stand Your Ground applicability in every assault and battery case we handle.
Prosecutors may rely on witness statements, surveillance footage, 911 recordings, body camera footage, text messages, medical records, photographs, social media activity, and forensic evidence when building assault and battery cases.
Battery on a law enforcement officer is a felony charge in Florida regardless of whether any injury occurred. The stakes are immediately higher than a standard battery charge, and you should contact an attorney immediately.
False allegations can arise from relationship disputes, divorces, custody battles, business conflicts, or misunderstandings. A strong defense often involves exposing inconsistencies, uncovering motives, and challenging the credibility of the allegations and the witnesses behind them.
Many professional licensing boards, including those governing healthcare, law, financial services, and education, require disclosure of criminal convictions and may take disciplinary action. The sooner you have an attorney involved, the more options exist to protect your license alongside your criminal defense.
Self-defense is one of the most commonly raised defenses in assault and battery cases, and Florida law provides strong protections for individuals who reasonably believed they or someone else was in danger. Whether Stand Your Ground immunity applies or self-defense is raised at trial, presenting this argument effectively requires an attorney who understands how Florida courts evaluate the evidence.
