Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
criminal battery
what is battery in layman's terms
Asked on 6/08/09, 7:27 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Leland Garvin
Garvin Law Firm
Re: criminal battery
Battery is defined as the harmful or offensive touching of another without that persons consent.
Usually refers to someone punching another person.
Hope that helps...
Feel free to give me a ring if you would like to discuss this issue further; my office is here in South Florida
Take care,
-Leland 954.524.2424
Answered on 6/08/09, 8:04 pm
Aaron Slavin
Slavin Law Firm, LLC
Re: criminal battery
In Florida, a battery is any intentional touching or striking of another person against their will (in layman's terms).
Hope that helps.
Aaron J. Slavin, Esq.
Answered on 6/08/09, 10:06 pm
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