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David Golden, P.A.

4.9
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  • 306 NW 4th Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972+3 locations

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers3 awards

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Ohle & Ohle

4.9
73 Reviews

  • Serving Okeechobee, FL

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

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Law Office of Brian H. Mallonee

4.9
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  • Serving Okeechobee, FL

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Devoted to the Relentless Defense of all Criminal Matters. Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer.

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John R. Cook, P.A.

  • 1120 S. Parrott Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34974-5270

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  • 405 NW Third Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972

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  • 180 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite C, Okeechobee, FL 34972

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Can a kindergarten teacher press criminal charges?

Diane Buerger
Answered by attorney Diane Buerger
Criminal Law lawyer at The Buerger Law Firm, P.A.
Per Florida law, the crime of battery occurs when a person "[a]ctually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will" of the other person.  Consequently, a person could press charges if he/she accuses another person (age is not a factor) of actually and intentionally touching or striking him/her.  That would include a slap -- if the slap were intentional.  There is no requirement under Florida law that the touch hurt or that there was any injury.  Just intentionally touching someone with your finger can be a battery under Florida law if the touch was intentional and against the other person's will.   Please note that the law is determined by the state legislature -- not by the judges.  Our judges are mandated to follow the law passed by the state legislature (with limited exceptions -- e.g., if the court finds the law is unconstitutional).  Even if a person presses charges, the State Attorney (in whatever circuit the offense allegedly occurred) has great discretion in deciding whether or not to prosecute.  The state legislature also passed an enhancement statute.  Normally a person who is charged with committing a simple battery (no injury -- no weapon, etc.) would be facing a misdemeanor.  However, if the person alleged to have been battered is any employee of a school district or any other entity of the state system of public education -- or of a private school, then the offense can be charged as a felony -- which carries an enormously greater range of punishment and future consequences.      
Per Florida law, the crime of battery occurs when a person "[a]ctually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will" of the other person.  Consequently, a person could press charges if he/she accuses another person (age is not a factor) of actually and intentionally touching or striking him/her.  That would include a slap -- if the slap were intentional.  There is no requirement under Florida law that the touch hurt or that there was any injury.  Just intentionally touching someone with your finger can be a battery under Florida law if the touch was intentional and against the other person's will.   Please note that the law is determined by the state legislature -- not by the judges.  Our judges are mandated to follow the law passed by the state legislature (with limited exceptions -- e.g., if the court finds the law is unconstitutional).  Even if a person presses charges, the State Attorney (in whatever circuit the offense allegedly occurred) has great discretion in deciding whether or not to prosecute.  The state legislature also passed an enhancement statute.  Normally a person who is charged with committing a simple battery (no injury -- no weapon, etc.) would be facing a misdemeanor.  However, if the person alleged to have been battered is any employee of a school district or any other entity of the state system of public education -- or of a private school, then the offense can be charged as a felony -- which carries an enormously greater range of punishment and future consequences.      
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How much time can someone get if they are on probation for domestic battery then they leave state and get a warrent n turn themselves in?

George Lawrence Sandefer
Answered by attorney George Lawrence Sandefer (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Sandefer Law Firm
It depends on whether this is a misdemeanor or a felony.  On a misdemenor the maximum jail sentence is one year in the county jail.  The minimum would be time he has served, a fine, back on probation, or any combination of those.   On a Felony it would depend on whether it is an aggravated battery, a felony battery, or a second simple battery making it a felony. 
It depends on whether this is a misdemeanor or a felony.  On a misdemenor the maximum jail sentence is one year in the county jail.  The minimum would be time he has served, a fine, back on probation, or any combination of those.   On a Felony it would depend on whether it is an aggravated battery, a felony battery, or a second simple battery making it a felony. 
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If my boyfriend got arrested last night for a domestic dispute, I inform the police that I did not want to press charges, what will happen?

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Answered by attorney Robert Jason De Groot (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
What will happen? He will be prosecuted. Is this accurate? Yes. How long will his sentence be? It can be up to a year in the county jail. He needs to hire a private criminal defense attorney.
What will happen? He will be prosecuted. Is this accurate? Yes. How long will his sentence be? It can be up to a year in the county jail. He needs to hire a private criminal defense attorney.
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