Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

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...

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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.