When it comes to violent crimes in Florida, the details matter. Take the criminal offense of assault, which is an “intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another.” Simple assault is a second-degree misdemeanor under Florida law. But if the assault is committed “[w]ith a deadly weapon without intent to kill,” then...
Continue ReadingKids will be kids, however, when your child’s actions end in an arrest, things can get serious quickly. A fight in school can lead to an arrest for assault and battery, a simple prank can end in a charge of vandalism, and experimentation or giving into peer pressure can bring drug charges that could affect your child’s future. If...
Continue ReadingMany people are confused when it comes to charges of assault and battery. Although it is common for a charge of assault to accompany a battery charge, a person can be charged with an assault and not a battery. If you have been charged with an assault, battery or both, speak to an experienced assault and battery defense attorney...
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