Battery on a LEO in Pinellas County
Florida Statute Section 784.07(2), enhances the penalties for an assault or battery, or the attempt to commit such offense upon a law enforcement officer (LEO), or other specified persons. The statute enhances the penalties as follows:
- For an assault, from a second degree misdemeanor to a first degree misdemeanor;
- For a battery, from a first degree misdemeanor to a third degree felony;
- if the crime was committed in furtherance of a riot or an aggravated riot prohibited under s. 870.01, F.S., the minimum term of imprisonment is six (6) months;
- For an aggravated assault, from a third degree felony to a second degree felony with a minimum term of imprisonment of three years.
- For an aggravated battery, from a second degree felony to a first degree felony with a minimum term of imprisonment of five years.
Related charges might include Resisting Officer with or without Violence pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 843.01.
Attorney for Battery on an Officer Crimes in Pinellas County, FL
After an arrest for any crime of violence in Pinellas County, FL, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at Sammis Law Firm. We represent clients on a variety of battery charges, including simple battery, domestic battery, felony battery, and battery on a law enforcement officer.
We can help you assert the best defense, including self-defense, defense of others, or defense of property.
Visit our office at 14010 Roosevelt Blvd, Suite 701, Clearwater, FL 33762-3820.
Call 727-210-7004.