A battery charge in Florida usually means the State is accusing someone of intentionally touching, striking, or causing bodily harm to another person against that person’s will. While many people think battery has to involve a serious injury, Florida law is broader than that. A push, slap, grab, punch, or other unwanted physical contact can […]
Many people use the terms assault and battery as if they mean the same thing. Under Florida law, they do not. That distinction matters because the charge, evidence, penalties, and defense strategy can all change depending on whether the accusation involved a threat, physical contact, or both. In simple terms, assault is the threat of […]
As a gun owner, prospective gun owner, or someone facing a firearm-related charge, it is important to understand how gun laws in Florida actually work in practice. Florida law covers firearm purchases, concealed carry, open carry restrictions, private-property exceptions, red flag orders, and self-defense issues. The law also changes, which is why outdated assumptions can […]
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