Battery On An Elderly Person
Battery on an elderly person is a felony of the third-degree in the State of Florida. It is punishable by up to 5 years in state prison.
The crime occurs when a
battery is committed against somebody whom the offender knows or should know is 65 years of age or older.
As you know, battery can be something as simple as an unwanted touching or striking.
Battery on an elderly person can be a
domestic violence crime and a non-domestic violence crime.
Many people have elderly family members who live within their household. This is why this crime can be a domestic crime.
It may also be non-domestic, such as a confrontation between strangers.
If you or a loved one are charged with battery on an elderly person,
call me today. I practice
criminal defense in Miami and Broward.