Pinellas Park Aggravated Battery Lawyer
Aggravated battery is a felony in Florida, and defendants are facing severe penalties if convicted. Even those with a clean criminal history could end up in prison because a prosecutor wants to project a “tough on crime” image. It’s time to call The Reep Law Firm to speak with a Pinellas Park aggravated battery lawyer. Our firm can go over the possible penalties and learn more about the facts surrounding your arrest. If hired, we will immediately begin compiling evidence to use in your defense.
Can We Defend Against Aggravated Battery Charges?
Yes! A criminal charge is only that—an accusation that you have committed the crime. Every criminal defendant in Florida is entitled to put on a defense. You cannot be punished until the state proves the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.
We can discuss options in a private consultation with a lawyer at our firm. We have enjoyed success beating criminal charges or negotiating a favorable plea.
Some defenses you can bring include:
Failure to prove the crime. Under the law, an aggravated battery consists of:
- Using a weapon in a battery, or
- Intentionally causing serious bodily harm to a victim, or
- Battering a pregnant victim.
The state must prove all elements beyond a reasonable doubt. If they fail to, we can ask the jury to acquit you. We might also convince the prosecutor to drop or reduce the charges.
- Mistaken identity. Someone could have battered the victim, but it wasn’t you. Often, these cases turn on unreliable eyewitness testimony or grainy security video. Someone might have taken your car to the crime scene—but that doesn’t prove you were behind the wheel.
- Self-defense. Florida has a strong self-defense law. You can use force to protect yourself from attack. We might argue the alleged victim struck you first, and your force was justified in self-defense. This defense is sometimes controversial, especially if you defend yourself in public (as opposed to inside your home).
- Unreasonable search or seizure. The Fourth Amendment requires that police have a warrant supported by probable cause before they search your possessions or arrest you. Often, the police lack the necessary paperwork, and we can ask a judge to preclude evidence or even dismiss your charges.
These are some of the most common defenses—but there are others. We always analyze the evidence to determine which strategy makes the most sense.
Let’s Talk in a Private Consultation — Contact Our Pinellas Park Aggravated Battery Lawyers
Aggravated battery is a felony which carries some of the stiffest penalties in Florida. It’s possible to end up in prison for half a decade or more. All accused defendants should have their own lawyer to find evidence and represent them. Our Pinellas Park aggravated battery lawyers can open discussions with the prosecutor to feel out if a plea deal is on the table. We are also prepared to demand a judge dismiss the charges or that a jury acquit you, if your case gets to trial.
Call us to schedule a consultation with a Pinellas Park aggravated battery lawyer.
