Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

battery charge

Im a guard at a juvenile facility one of the boys which 18 now rush to turn a light off in the dorm, I just blocked him from doing so now im being charged for bnattery and the company I work for is not supplying any legal assistence, for me doing my job is legal?


Asked on 12/08/08, 7:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Hunter Chamberlin Chamberlin Butler & Crowe, P.A.

Re: battery charge

There are several elements to the crime of battery, and to sustain a conviction, the state would have to prove each and every one beyond a reasonable doubt. In order to defend against a battery, therefore, all you have to do is prevent the state from proving one of the elements. There are also defenses to a battery, such as self defense.

Please contact my office if you would like more information. Given your profession, it is critical that you begin to defend against these charges as early as possible.

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Answered on 12/09/08, 8:36 am


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