Category Archives: Assault and Battery
Another Battery Arrest for Chris Brown
After a packed performance at the Coral Sky Amphitheatre, Chris Brown left the venue in handcuffs, arrested for an alleged April 2017 felony battery charge that had been hanging over his head since he was last here in Florida. Authorities have been holding off on charging Brown, since he’s been traveling for the past… Read More »
Violent Crimes in Vehicles
Cars are part of our everyday lives. Most adults have a driver’s license and drive their own vehicles on a daily basis. Even when someone does not own a car, they may routinely be behind the wheel of friends and family member’s vehicles or rental cars. It should come as no surprise then that… Read More »
Florida Psychotherapist Charged With Battery
It was reported in January that a Kissimmee, Florida, psychotherapist was charged with battery after a patient alleged he inappropriately touched her during therapy sessions. The patient claims the therapist touched her in an unwanted way that was outside the scope of his professional care during several sessions. Following her claims, he was arrested… Read More »
Florida Resident Shoots at AT&T Vehicles and Workers
In mid-July, Jorge Jove was unhappy to see AT&T workers and vehicles in front of his home. He asked the workers to move the vehicles. They told him it would be a few minutes since they were working on nearby poles. The answer seemed to not satisfy Jove as he returned to his home… Read More »
Osceola County Officers Arrest Man for Drawing Gun on Car Accident Victim
What began as a minor vehicle accident ended with criminal charges for aggravated assault and grand theft auto. Carlos Luis Mercado was involved in a minor collision yet failed to stop to exchange information. After pulling into a Publix parking lot followed by the other driver involved in the crash, Mercado exited his vehicle… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Assault and Battery Under Florida Law?
Assault and battery are common criminal offenses that are easy to confuse. In fact, some people think that the two terms are interchangeable, and that they mean the same thing. While assault and battery are similar crimes in some respects, they are distinct and separate crimes under Florida law, with different consequences for those… Read More »
