Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
statute of limitations on simple battery on case of 2 adults in fist fight where 1 party is injured and is treated at local emergency room and released
Asked on 7/22/12, 6:02 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio
Craig Epifanio, P.A.
It depends on whether or not it was truly a "simple" battery. If someone went to the hospital, it could be a felony battery. If a simple battery, the state has two years to file charges, and a felony battery has three years to file charges.
Answered on 7/23/12, 9:14 am
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