A Tampa criminal defense firm explains how to claim self-defense in Florida: the four elements, Stand Your Ground, immunity hearings, and what to do first.
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A Tampa criminal defense firm explains how to claim self-defense in Florida: the four elements, Stand Your Ground, immunity hearings, and what to do first.
Continue reading ›Understanding Florida’s battery laws, types of charges, penalties, and defenses ✓ THE SHORT ANSWER Battery in Florida is the intentional touching or striking of another person against their will, or intentionally causing bodily harm. Unlike assault (which is a threat), battery requires actual physical contact. Penalties range from up to 1 year in jail for…
Continue reading ›But Only If Your Attorney Argues It Correctly Oquendo v. State, SC2023-0807 (Fla. Oct. 9, 2025) Case Summary: Oquendo v. State Holding: PTSD evidence can be relevant to self-defense claims—specifically to show what the defendant actually believed at the time of the incident. Key Limitation: PTSD alone won’t justify self-defense. Attorney must connect it to…
Continue reading ›Spencer v. State (4D2025-0023) — Second-Degree Murder Charge Dismissed RESULT: Murder Charge Dismissed The Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled that prosecutors failed to disprove self-defense by clear and convincing evidence. Stand Your Ground immunity granted. The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal recently granted Stand Your Ground immunity to a Palm Beach defendant charged…
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