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Is a simple battery a first degree mistameanor?


Asked on 4/28/09, 2:46 am

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Richard Stoffels Stoffels Law Group

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yes

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Answered on 4/28/09, 7:12 am
Aaron Slavin Slavin Law Firm, LLC

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Yes. A simple battery is a first degree misdemeanor (unless you have a prior battery conviction) and then the State can enhance it to a Felony Battery because of the prior conviction.

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Answered on 4/28/09, 9:19 am


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