If you have been charged with battery on a person 65 years of age or older, then you may have a defense. Self-defense, lack of intent or false allegations are all defenses that are oftentimes successful when fighting battery on a person 65 years of age or older cases. Even if you don’t think you have a defense, you should always speak to an attorney to make sure you have a full understanding of how the law applies specifically to your case. If you want to know more about the “self-defense,” “lack of intent” and “false allegations” defenses, or if you want to talk about how to beat your battery on a person 65 years of age or older case in Florida, then contact Matthew Williams now for a free consultation.
In Florida, battery on a person 65 years of age or older is defined under Florida Statute 784.08(2)(c). A person commits the crime of battery on a person 65 years of age or older when they touch or strike a person aged 65 or older against their will, or when intentionally cause a person who is 65 years of age or older bodily harm.
Battery on a person 65 years of age or older is a third-degree felony, meaning it is punishable by up to five years in prison, or up five years of probation and up to $5,000 in fines (you can also get a jail or prison sentence followed by probation, but the total length of the punishment cannot exceed five years). In addition to facing prison time, if you are adjudicated guilty of battery on a person 65 years of age or older, then you will lose constitutional rights and you’ll have to deal with many other collateral consequences.
Criminal convictions, especially convictions for battery-related charges, carry severe consequences and can never be removed from your criminal record. If you are convicted of a felony you will lose your right to vote, your right to own firearms, and your ability to maintain certain business licenses. You can also lose your ability to receive financial aid, your ability to live in certain places and your ability to obtain a passport.
If you need an attorney who will advise you, fight for your rights, and do everything possible to protect your future, or if someone you know has been charged with battery on a person 65 years of age or older in Florida and they need effective representation, then contact Matthew Williams now for a free consultation.