Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Florida

Can the press release the name of a female 15 year old charged with felony battery on a teacher? Can it be a felony if no injuries or harm occurred?


Asked on 10/08/09, 10:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

The press is free to print anything they learned of at a public hearing, which may include the name of a juvenile defendant.

Battery is a felony if it occurs on a school board employee (which includes teachers), even if the school board employee suffers no harm or injury.

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Answered on 10/08/09, 12:35 pm


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