Assault & Violent Crime Lawyer
Accused of assault, battery, or a violent felony? We build the self-defense and stand-your-ground case, hold the State to its burden, and try it when that's what it takes. Free, confidential consultation.
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Assault and battery under Florida law
Assault is a credible threat; battery is unwanted touching that causes harm. Aggravated offenses involve weapons or serious injury and carry far heavier penalties. We break down the elements, review evidence and witness statements, and identify weaknesses early, especially in cases arising from nightlife districts or domestic situations around Coral Gables and Brickell.
Defense strategies for serious allegations
We develop self-defense and defense-of-others theories, evaluate stand-your-ground applicability, challenge identification, and expose inconsistencies in statements or forensic evidence. Where negotiations make sense, we pursue reductions to lesser-included offenses or diversion; when they don’t, we try the case.
Domestic violence charges and collateral issues
Domestic disputes can trigger no-contact orders, injunction hearings, and parallel family court considerations. We prepare you for each step, manage protective order hearings, and coordinate with parenting or residence concerns. For related family court implications, learn more about family law services; for overlapping criminal issues, see our criminal defense overview.
Experience with major felonies
When allegations involve armed robbery, home invasion, manslaughter, or homicide, you need a trial-focused lawyer. We marshal investigators and experts, file motions to suppress, and prepare persuasive cross-examination. Our Miami-Dade courtroom experience informs strategy from day one.
Common questions
What's the difference between assault and battery in Florida?
Assault is a credible threat; battery is unwanted touching or striking. Aggravated versions involve a weapon or serious injury. We dissect the elements, the witness accounts, and the injuries to challenge a case that's been overcharged.
How does Stand Your Ground work in Florida?
If the force you used was justified, you can seek pretrial immunity, and if it's granted, the charges are dismissed. We prepare the immunity hearing, develop the self-defense evidence, and present the justification at trial if we need to.
Can domestic violence charges be dropped if the accuser asks?
Not automatically, the State decides whether to proceed. We focus on the inconsistencies, the motives, the 911 and bodycam evidence, and compliance with any no-contact order to seek a dismissal, diversion, or a reduced charge.
What are the penalties for aggravated assault or battery?
They depend on whether a weapon was used, how serious the injury was, and your record, and can include prison, probation, and firearm restrictions. We push for lesser-included offenses, stand-your-ground relief, or trial when negotiations stall.
Should I talk to police to ‘clear things up’?
No. Invoke your right to remain silent and ask for a lawyer. Statements get misread and used against you. Contact us right away so we can manage communications and protect your rights from the start.
Rooted in Coral Gables.
We were born and built here. We take cases throughout Florida, with our primary focus on South Florida and the Keys. From Miracle Mile to the Biltmore, you get a local team that knows these streets, these courts, and these neighborhoods.
- Coral Gables
- Miami-Dade
- Broward
- Palm Beach
- The Florida Keys
- All of Florida
Talk to a Coral Gables attorney
Tell us what's going on. We'll listen, explain your options in plain language, and be honest about how we can help. Free consultation, no obligation.