About Aggravated Battery

Facing aggravated battery charges?

Have you recently been arrested for a domestic violence dispute or have you been accused of child abuse? In the state of Florida, aggravated battery is covered under Section 784.045 of the Florida Statutes. Under §784.045 Aggravated Battery – a person is guilty of committing aggravated battery when they do the following:

• Intentionally or knowingly cause great bodily harm, or permanent disability or permanent disfigurement; or
• When they use a deadly weapon (this is subject to interpretation, a deadly weapon can be a firearm, a knife, a hammer, a crowbar, or anything that can cause great bodily harm or death).
• When the person commits aggravated battery against a pregnant woman and at the time of the offense, the assailant knew the victim was pregnant.

Aggravated battery is a felony of the second degree, which is punishable by up to 15 years in a state prison and a maximum fine of $10,000. Additionally, the defendant may be ordered by the court to pay restitution to the victim.

Former Assistant State Attorney by Your Side

If you have been charged with aggravated battery, then it's absolutely imperative that you take immediate action to protect your legal rights. Just because an arrest took place, it doesn't mean that you are guilty of committing the offense. When it comes to physical violence, there are always two sides to every story, and it's imperative that your side be told loud and clear before the prosecutor and the judge.

Our lead attorney, Michael Mirer is a seasoned criminal defense attorney who is dedicated to defending the criminally accused. Prior to entering into private practice, he established himself as a highly successful Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County where he prosecuted all levels of misdemeanor and felony crimes. In the capacity of a prosecutor, he was ultimately appointed to the Career Criminal Robbery Unit. Today, he focuses 100% on criminal defense and his extensive courtroom experience includes over 100 trials before a jury. Attorney Mirer's experience as a former prosecutor enables him to understand the "other side" and it therefore allows him to anticipate the opposition's thought process, as well as predict their actions, all of which proves invaluable when he is negotiating reduced charges on behalf of his clients.

Protect Your Legal Rights

At the Law Offices of Michael Mirer, P.A., we understand how quickly a heated argument can spiral out of control. Whether you were defending yourself, protecting someone else, or if the situation got out of hand, you need the best legal representation you can find. Facing the prospect of a second degree felony in Florida is no laughing matter; therefore, anything we can do to reduce if not eliminate your charges must be fully supported. Even if the "alleged" victim recants their testimony, in a domestic violence case, it's up to the prosecuting attorney whether or not to press charges.

An aggravated battery conviction can not only be life-altering, you would become a convicted felon, which can destroy your personal life and your career. At our firm, it is our responsibility to do everything we can to cross-examine the evidence, any eyewitness testimony, and unearth any potential holes in the case or errors made by law enforcement. Your rights are our foremost priority, as well is doing everything we can to get your charges reduced, if not dropped entirely. Unlike an overburdened public defender, we take the time and exhaust every possible resource to improve the outcome of your case. Give us a call today to discuss what types of strategies we would employ in your particular matter!