Polk County Battery Attorney
Criminal Cases Involving Battery
Battery is the crime of coming in physical contact with another person without their consent, or causing actual physical injury. Individuals charged with battery usually face assault charges as well, which is the threat of physical harm. Types of battery charges include:
- Misdemeanor Battery
- Aggravated Battery
- Domestic Battery
- Sexual Battery
Misdemeanor battery is punishable by up to a year in jail and fines of $1,000. Aggravated battery is typically charged as a felony, and involves the use of a deadly weapon or causing significant bodily harm to another individual. A person convicted of felony aggravated battery will be facing many years of incarceration in a state prison. Domestic battery is a form of domestic violence involving a spouse, ex-spouse or family member. Penalties for domestic battery include probation, jail time, public service and completion of a program for batterers. Sexual battery under state law is considered rape, with penalties that can include life imprisonment.
If you have been charged with battery, your freedom is in jeopardy. My name is William D. Sites, Attorney at Law and I am a knowledgeable Lakewood criminal defense attorney with many years of experience representing clients in violent crime cases. Following an arrest for battery, you need to act quickly to protect your rights and have the best chance of a favorable resolution to your case. My firm will meticulously prepare your defense and conduct an aggressive defense.
Defending Battery Charges
I am a skilled litigator and licensed to practice in all State of Florida courts, along with the United States District Court for the Middle District Court of Florida and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. I have successfully represented clients in local, state and federal cases, and will defend the charges against you with uncompromising determination when seeking to prevent a conviction.
Contact a Polk County battery attorney for legal advocacy if you are facing battery charges.