Facing assault or battery charges in South Florida? Attorney Tyler Williams builds defenses from self-defense and Stand Your Ground to challenging the State’s evidence.
Assault and battery charges in South Florida can follow a single heated moment and still threaten your freedom, your career, and your future. Under Florida Statute 784.011, simple assault is a second-degree misdemeanor. Under Florida Statute 784.03, simple battery is a first-degree misdemeanor carrying up to one year in jail. Aggravated battery under Florida Statute 784.045 is a second-degree felony with up to 15 years in prison.
Having defended clients at every level of these charges across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties, I know which defenses work — from self-defense and Florida’s Stand Your Ground law (Florida Statute 776.012) to challenging the alleged victim’s credibility and the State’s ability to prove intent.
Many assault and battery cases come down to conflicting accounts of what happened. I scrutinize witness statements, 911 recordings, surveillance footage, and medical records to build the strongest possible defense.
Simple assault: up to 60 days jail. Simple battery: up to 1 year jail. Aggravated assault: third-degree felony, up to 5 years. Aggravated battery: second-degree felony, up to 15 years.
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