Aggravated assault is a serious offense in Florida and requires the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney in Broward County. Our criminal defense attorney in Broward County can explain everything you need to know about these charges.

Definition of Aggravated Assault

To understand the definition of an aggravated assault in Florida, you must first understand what an assault is. Florida criminal law defines assault as making a physical or verbal threat that can reasonable be carried out that causes a person to fear for their immediate safety. Physical contact is not necessary to commit this offense. An aggravated assault involves the same threat and fear, coupled with either being committed with a deadly weapon or with intent to commit a felony.

Penalties for Aggravated Assault

Aggravated assault is considered a third degree felony in Florida. It carries a maximum punishment of five years imprisonment and a fine up to $5,000.

Defenses to Aggravated Assault

There are a number of possible defenses to aggravated assault, including:

• Self-defense
• Defense of others
• Defense of property
• No ability to carry out the threat
• Stand Your Ground
• No reasonable fear caused by threat
• The threat was not imminent
• False allegations

Our seasoned criminal defense attorney will thoroughly investigate your case and determine which defenses apply.