What's A Misdemeanor Battery Charge. Actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other. Battery is the legal term for an unlawful contact.
B Except as provided in subsection 2 or subsection 3 a person who commits battery commits a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable as provided in s. The crimes is charged as a class C misdemeanor with penalties that include up to 30 days in jail and up to 1500 in fines. This charge can also include objectionable touching.
Battery is a highly defendable charge and an attorney is critical to avoiding the harsh consequences of a conviction.
A broad range of crimes are classified as misdemeanors and criminal acts range from assault and battery to property crimes. This post will deal only with non-domestic battery. A misdemeanor will not hurt you in getting a job like a felony conviction. The defendant caused bodily harm without the consent of the victim.
