49 chapters · 985 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 784.011 Assault
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(1) An “assault” is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person that such violence is imminent.(2) Except as provided i…
Fla. Stat. § 784.021 Aggravated assault
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(1) An “aggravated assault” is an assault:(a) With a deadly weapon without intent to kill; or(b) With an intent to commit a felony.(2) A person who commits aggravated assault commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.(3)…
Fla. Stat. § 784.03 Battery; felony battery
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(1)(a) The offense of battery occurs when a person:1. Actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other; or2. Intentionally causes bodily harm to another person.(b) Except as provided in subsection (2) or subsection (3), a person who commi…
Fla. Stat. § 784.031 Battery by strangulation
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(1) A person commits battery by strangulation if he or she knowingly and intentionally, against the will of another person, impedes the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of that person so as to create a risk of or cause great bodily harm by applying pressure on the thr…