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Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
When you touch someone against their will, the crime is considered a Misdemeanor Simple Battery in Florida. That is unless that someone is a law enforcement officer. A “law enforcement officer” includes:
- Police Officers
- Firefighters
- EMT’s
- Ambulance Drivers
- Emergency Doctors
- Officers of the Railroad
- Community Service Officers
- Corrections Officers
- Bus Operators
- Breath Test Operators
If you are accused of battering one of these people, you will be charged with a third degree felony in Florida. If you commit an aggravated assault on any of these categories of people, it is considered a second degree felony with a 3 year minimum mandatory sentence that has to be imposed. If accused of an aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, you will be facing 30 years in prison with a 5 year minimum mandatory sentence that will have to be served. In addition to the jail/prison sentences, you cannot receive a withhold of adjudication on these charges. That means the Court will have to convict you of these felonies making you a convicted felon for life.
As with all other crimes, you are innocent until proven guilty. Even is the alleged victim is a police officer. It is important to know that you are entitled to have an advocate for you. Contact our Experienced Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer Attorney today for a Free Consultation. Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (904) 365-5200.