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The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 784
ASSAULT; BATTERY; CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE
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F.S. 784.03
784.03 Battery; felony battery.—
(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; or
2. Intentionally causes bodily harm to another person.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (2) or subsection (3), a person who commits battery commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(2) A person who has one prior conviction for battery, aggravated battery, or felony battery and who commits any second or subsequent battery commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. For purposes of this subsection, “conviction” means a determination of guilt that is the result of a plea or a trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld or a plea of nolo contendere is entered.
(3) A person who commits a battery in furtherance of a riot or an aggravated riot prohibited under s. 870.01 commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or 775.084.
History.—s. 5, Feb. 10, 1832; RS 2401; s. 1, ch. 5135, 1903; GS 3227; RGS 5060; CGL 7162; s. 2, ch. 70-88; s. 730, ch. 71-136; s. 19, ch. 74-383; s. 9, ch. 75-298; s. 172, ch. 91-224; s. 5, ch. 96-392; s. 4, ch. 2001-50; s. 6, ch. 2021-6.

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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 784.03
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

S784.03 1a1 - BATTERY - TOUCH OR STRIKE - M: F
S784.03 1a2 - BATTERY - CAUSE BODILY HARM - M: F
S784.03 2 - BATTERY - PRIOR CONVIC BATTERY COMMIT 2ND SUB BATTERY - F: T
S784.03 2 - BATTERY - PRIOR CONVIC AGG BATT COMMIT 2ND SUB BATTERY - F: T
S784.03 2 - BATTERY - PRIOR CONVIC FELON BATT COMMIT 2ND SUB BATTERY - F: T
S784.03 3 - BATTERY - BATTERY IN FURTHERANCE RIOT OR AGG RIOT - F: T

Cases Citing Statute 784.03

Total Results: 444

John Coffin v. Stacy Brandau

642 F.3d 999, 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 11353, 2011 WL 2162997

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 3, 2011 | Docket: 2906365

Cited 207 times | Published

officer under Fla. Stat. Ann. § 784.07(2)(b) and § 784.03(1); resisting an officer with violence under Fla

State v. Hearns

961 So. 2d 211, 2007 WL 1215452

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 26, 2007 | Docket: 468645

Cited 137 times | Published

are relevant in this case: simple battery, section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2006), and battery on a

James R. Brooks v. John Ashcroft, Attorney General of the United States, Immigration and Naturalization Service

283 F.3d 1268, 2002 U.S. App. LEXIS 3331, 2002 WL 331956

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Mar 1, 2002 | Docket: 738490

Cited 133 times | Published

Brooks' other convictions were under Fla. Stat. § 784.03, *1273 Battery, in-and-of itself

Samir M. Alim v. U.S. Attorney General

446 F.3d 1239, 2006 WL 1059322

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 24, 2006 | Docket: 116609

Cited 109 times | Published

for domestic battery in violation of Fla. Stat. § 784.03(1)(A). Adjudication was withheld, and Mr. Alim

United States v. Alvenis Arias-Izquierdo

449 F.3d 1168, 70 Fed. R. Serv. 223, 2006 U.S. App. LEXIS 12508, 2006 WL 1376141

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 22, 2006 | Docket: 768431

Cited 106 times | Published

46505, and battery, in violation of Fla. Stat. § 784.03 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 13, were lesser included

United States v. Owens

672 F.3d 966, 2012 WL 603233, 2012 U.S. App. LEXIS 3901

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Feb 27, 2012 | Docket: 1903627

Cited 103 times | Published

causes bodily harm to another person," Fla. Stat. § 784.03, to determine if the offense qualifies as a violent

Guideone Elite Insurance v. Old Cutler Presbyterian Church, Inc.

420 F.3d 1317, 2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 17616, 2005 WL 2000183

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 19, 2005 | Docket: 226229

Cited 75 times | Published

011, Florida Statutes, and a battery under section 784.03. In the initial minutes of the Incident, the

United States v. Pantle

637 F.3d 1172, 2011 U.S. App. LEXIS 6809, 2011 WL 1226480

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 4, 2011 | Docket: 70312

Cited 57 times | Published

for felony battery in violation of Fla. Stat. § 784.03 in 2006, and for attempted first degree assault

Hernandez v. U.S. Attorney General

513 F.3d 1336, 2008 U.S. App. LEXIS 1050, 2008 WL 160265

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jan 18, 2008 | Docket: 884731

Cited 57 times | Published

another person." Id. at 1197 (quoting Fla. Stat. § 784,03(1)(a)). In other words, the second subpart of

State v. Stalder

630 So. 2d 1072, 1994 WL 19548

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 1994 | Docket: 1519588

Cited 55 times | Published

ass... ." Stalder was charged with violating section 784.03(1), Florida Statutes (1989) (simple battery)

Myers v. CENTRAL FLORIDA INVESTMENTS, INC.

592 F.3d 1201, 2010 U.S. App. LEXIS 232, 108 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 111, 2010 WL 20987

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jan 6, 2010 | Docket: 1152239

Cited 51 times | Published

causes bodily harm to another person." Fla. Stat. § 784.03(1)(a). [8] As Myers argues, Siegel, with a net

Carpenter v. State

785 So. 2d 1182, 2001 WL 197003

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 1, 2001 | Docket: 450172

Cited 50 times | Published

(2) "Prolonged physical pain." Comparatively, section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1997), provides that

Lori Ann Huebner v. Ric Bradshaw

935 F.3d 1183

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 22, 2019 | Docket: 16096325

Cited 45 times | Published

simple battery, in violation of Florida Statute § 784.03(1)(a). The court explained that McDonough was

United States v. Juan Llanos-Agostadero

486 F.3d 1194, 2007 U.S. App. LEXIS 11347, 2007 WL 1412239

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 15, 2007 | Docket: 850483

Cited 43 times | Published

causes bodily harm to another person.” Fla. Stat. § 784.03(l)(a) (emphasis added). Thus, an “essential element”

United States v. Juan Llanos-Agostadero

486 F.3d 1194, 2007 U.S. App. LEXIS 11347, 2007 WL 1412239

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 15, 2007 | Docket: 850483

Cited 43 times | Published

causes bodily harm to another person.” Fla. Stat. § 784.03(l)(a) (emphasis added). Thus, an “essential element”

State v. Weaver

957 So. 2d 586, 2007 WL 1362911

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 10, 2007 | Docket: 1678818

Cited 43 times | Published

felony to commit BOLEO. A battery is defined in section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2005). Under that

Dobbert v. State

328 So. 2d 433

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 1976 | Docket: 2467697

Cited 42 times | Published

requested by Appellant on assault and battery, § 784.03, F.S. (1973); aggravated assault, § 784.04, F

United States v. Johnson

528 F.3d 1318, 2008 U.S. App. LEXIS 11520, 2008 WL 2221844

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 30, 2008 | Docket: 1151924

Cited 41 times | Published

an earlier battery conviction. See Fla. Stat. § 784.03(2). In this appeal from his sentence on the §

In Re Standard Jury Inst.-Criminal Cases

765 So. 2d 692, 2000 WL 329427

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 2000 | Docket: 428972

Cited 41 times | Published

Category One: None Category Two: Battery, Fla.Stat. 784.03(1)(a) __________ Comment This instruction

Goswick v. State

143 So. 2d 817

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 18, 1962 | Docket: 476622

Cited 41 times | Published

added.) Assault and battery is condemned by Section 784.03, Florida Statutes, F.S.A., as follows: "Whoever

United States v. Harris

608 F.3d 1222, 2010 WL 2382401

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 16, 2010 | Docket: 1544443

Cited 40 times | Published

touching the victim. Id. at 1269; see Fla. Stat. § 784.03(1)(a). The Supreme Court determined that nothing

United States v. Ernest Vereen, Jr.

920 F.3d 1300

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 5, 2019 | Docket: 14886766

Cited 39 times | Published

] Fla. Stat. § 784.03 . Because Vereen was convicted under § 784.03(2), we analyze that subsection

State v. Florida

894 So. 2d 941

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 17, 2005 | Docket: 1761957

Cited 39 times | Published

intentional, nonconsensual touching or striking. See § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2004). When the victim is struck

Lareau v. State

573 So. 2d 813, 1991 WL 6560

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 10, 1991 | Docket: 478881

Cited 36 times | Published

second-degree felony the crime of simple battery, section 784.03 of the Florida Statutes (1985), when the defendant

Khianthalat v. State

974 So. 2d 359, 2008 WL 150610

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 17, 2008 | Docket: 1367468

Cited 35 times | Published

and (2) against the will of the other person. § 784.03(1)(a)(1), Fla. Stat. (2002). This second element

Soverino v. State

356 So. 2d 269

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 23, 1978 | Docket: 361823

Cited 33 times | Published

Section 784.07, Florida Statutes (Supp. 1976), or Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1975); and (3) it imbues

Linehan v. State

442 So. 2d 244

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 1983 | Docket: 18334

Cited 32 times | Published

the inclusion of the word "intentionally" in section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1977), made battery a specific

Williams v. State

957 So. 2d 595, 2007 WL 1362811

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 10, 2007 | Docket: 1679198

Cited 31 times | Published

section 794.011(5), and simple battery under section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2002). Defense counsel objected

VKE v. State

934 So. 2d 1276, 2006 WL 1838948

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 6, 2006 | Docket: 2185398

Cited 29 times | Published

of a simple battery under the provisions of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2001), a misdemeanor. The

Dautel v. State

658 So. 2d 88, 1995 WL 424183

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 20, 1995 | Docket: 1525053

Cited 27 times | Published

Ohio conviction is analogous to battery under section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1991), and should be scored

Nelson Javier Sosa-Martinez v. U.S. Atty. Gen.

420 F.3d 1338, 2005 U.S. App. LEXIS 17990

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 22, 2005 | Docket: 398395

Cited 24 times | Published

bodily harm to another person. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 784.03 (emphasis added). “The statutory elements of battery

Scelta v. Delicatessen Support Services, Inc.

57 F. Supp. 2d 1327, 1999 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9769, 82 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 931, 1999 WL 455394

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 3, 1999 | Docket: 2289153

Cited 23 times | Published

person against the will of that person." Fla.Stat. § 784.03 (1991). See Biles v. State, 700 So.2d 166, 167

Kama v. State

507 So. 2d 154, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1195

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 8, 1987 | Docket: 460009

Cited 22 times | Published

Florida Statutes (1985), and simple battery, section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1985). We affirm. Appellant

Jaimes v. State

51 So. 3d 445, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 710, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 2080, 2010 WL 4977507

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 2010 | Docket: 2401248

Cited 21 times | Published

officer. See § 784.07, Fla. Stat. (2005). Under section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), a battery may

Larry Williams v. Harry K. Singletary

78 F.3d 1510, 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 6071, 1996 WL 115485

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 1, 1996 | Docket: 606291

Cited 21 times | Published

a defendant for both a simple battery under Section 784.03, and burglary under Section 810.02(2)(a), which

United States v. Williams

609 F.3d 1168, 2010 U.S. App. LEXIS 12760, 2010 WL 2484194

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 22, 2010 | Docket: 543211

Cited 20 times | Published

causes bodily harm to an individual. Fla. Stat. § 784.03(1). We see no evidence in the record, that we

Clark v. State

783 So. 2d 967, 2001 WL 101658

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 8, 2001 | Docket: 1259632

Cited 20 times | Published

purposes of proving a simple battery under section 784.03(1)(a). Thus, we conclude that the district

Merritt v. State

712 So. 2d 384, 1998 WL 268052

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 28, 1998 | Docket: 1737259

Cited 20 times | Published

04, Florida Statutes (1995) (attempt), and section 784.03(1), Florida Statutes (1995) (battery). Therefore

Mordica v. State

618 So. 2d 301, 1993 WL 136089

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 3, 1993 | Docket: 1376242

Cited 20 times | Published

(Fla. 2d DCA 1984). Thus, simple battery under section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1989), is a necessarily

Russell v. State

373 So. 2d 97

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1979 | Docket: 1772993

Cited 20 times | Published

intent is an essential element of battery.[1] In Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1977), the legislature has

Mobley v. State

132 So. 3d 1160, 2014 WL 20660, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 15

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 2, 2014 | Docket: 60238326

Cited 18 times | Published

So.3d 407, 409 (Fla. 2d DCA 2011). . Compare § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2008) (misdemeanor battery) to

Bradley v. State

540 So. 2d 185, 1989 WL 22567

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 1989 | Docket: 1689091

Cited 18 times | Published

battery (§ 810.02(2)(a), Fla. Stat.) and battery (§ 784.03, Fla. Stat.). In each count the battery alleged

State v. Barritt

531 So. 2d 338, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 591

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 29, 1988 | Docket: 1528565

Cited 18 times | Published

refer specifically to crimes such as battery (section 784.03, Florida Statutes), and aggravated battery

United States v. Tywan Hill

799 F.3d 1318, 2015 U.S. App. LEXIS 15060, 2015 WL 5023791

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 26, 2015 | Docket: 2687636

Cited 16 times | Published

that a Florida conviction for battery under section 784.03 is not categorically a violent felony because

VKE v. State

902 So. 2d 343, 2005 WL 1250783

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 27, 2005 | Docket: 1675050

Cited 16 times | Published

assesses this surcharge for a violation of section 784.03 (battery statute), and section 985.03(58) defines

Watson v. State

410 So. 2d 207

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 23, 1982 | Docket: 478051

Cited 16 times | Published

intentionally causes bodily harm to another (Section 784.03(1)(b), Florida Statutes) and that the crime

Winston Johnson v. Barnes & Noble Booksellers

437 F.3d 1112, 2006 U.S. App. LEXIS 2016, 2006 WL 197182

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jan 27, 2006 | Docket: 398502

Cited 15 times | Published

true, would constitute a misdemeanor. Fla. Stat. § 784.03. Johnson was detained, however, by Barnes & Noble

Mason v. SHERIFFS'SELF-INSURANCE FUND

699 So. 2d 268, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 9308, 1997 WL 464358

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 15, 1997 | Docket: 1321163

Cited 15 times | Published

tort of battery and the crime of battery. Compare § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1995), with City of Miami v. Sanders

Johnson v. Brooks

567 So. 2d 34, 1990 WL 136861

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 1990 | Docket: 1443376

Cited 15 times | Published

intentionally causing bodily harm to another. § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1989). Sexual battery involves "oral

Rodriguez v. State

964 So. 2d 833, 2007 WL 2713537

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 19, 2007 | Docket: 833730

Cited 14 times | Published

lesser included crime of simple battery under section 784.03(1). Therefore, we remand with directions to

Hamrick v. State

648 So. 2d 274, 1995 WL 1640

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 4, 1995 | Docket: 31775

Cited 14 times | Published

intentionally causing bodily harm to an individual. § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (1991). Appellant's convictions

Burdick v. State

584 So. 2d 1035, 1991 WL 138126

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1991 | Docket: 466691

Cited 14 times | Published

Section 784.011(2), Fla. Stat. (1989) (assault), Section 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. (1989) (battery). Considering

Bradford v. State

567 So. 2d 911, 1990 WL 126318

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 4, 1990 | Docket: 1721507

Cited 14 times | Published

07(2)(b). A person has committed a battery under section 784.03(1)(a) if he "[a]ctually and intentionally touches

United States v. Robert William Green

873 F.3d 846

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 29, 2017 | Docket: 6160941

Cited 13 times | Published

third-degree felony battery in violation of Fla. Stat. § 784.03; and (4) felony battery causing great bodily harm

Michael Turner v. Warden Coleman FCI (Medium)

709 F.3d 1328, 2013 WL 646089, 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 3782

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Feb 22, 2013 | Docket: 884439

Cited 13 times | Published

causes bodily harm to another person.” Fla. Stat. § 784.03(l)(a). Though battery is ordinarily a misdemeanor

State v. Hackley

95 So. 3d 92, 37 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 441, 2012 WL 2579673, 2012 Fla. LEXIS 1316

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 5, 2012 | Docket: 60311342

Cited 13 times | Published

involve the threat or use of force or violence. § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2006); Hearns, 961 So.2d at 218

Davis v. State

884 So. 2d 1058, 2004 WL 2308899

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 2004 | Docket: 1281899

Cited 13 times | Published

deadly weapon is a first-degree misdemeanor (section 784.03); a simple battery involving the use of a deadly

Ellis v. State

816 So. 2d 759, 2002 WL 906172

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 8, 2002 | Docket: 1753477

Cited 13 times | Published

officer offense (count III), a violation of section 784.03(1)(b), resisting arrest with violence offense

Gould v. State

558 So. 2d 481, 1990 WL 27935

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 14, 1990 | Docket: 1407743

Cited 13 times | Published

[4] § 794.011(4)(a), Fla. Stat. (1985). [5] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1985). [6] Williams v. State, 110

Vazquez v. State

350 So. 2d 1094

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 27, 1977 | Docket: 1757742

Cited 13 times | Published

Statutes (1975), and (2) battery in violation of Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1975). The trial court sitting

Haynes v. State

106 So. 3d 481, 2013 WL 40978, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 190

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 4, 2013 | Docket: 60228213

Cited 12 times | Published

Florida Statutes; and battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes. Haynes entered a negotiated

CAC v. State

771 So. 2d 1261, 2000 WL 1700145

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 15, 2000 | Docket: 1339377

Cited 12 times | Published

intentionally causes bodily harm to another person. See § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1999).

Williamson v. State

510 So. 2d 335, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1656

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 8, 1987 | Docket: 1754173

Cited 12 times | Published

trooper was riding and not the trooper's person. See § 784.03 and 784.045, Fla. Stat. (1985). Although a battery

United States v. Eddy Wilmer Vail-Bailon

868 F.3d 1293, 2017 WL 3667647, 2017 U.S. App. LEXIS 16283

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 25, 2017 | Docket: 6143600

Cited 11 times | Published

conviction for simple battery-under Florida Statute - § 784.03 satisfied the elements clause of the Armed Career

TS v. State

965 So. 2d 1288, 2007 WL 3034832

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 19, 2007 | Docket: 1509113

Cited 11 times | Published

"[i]ntentionally causes bodily harm to another person." § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2005). The definition of felony

Rohan v. State

696 So. 2d 901, 1997 WL 361278

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 2, 1997 | Docket: 1325884

Cited 11 times | Published

(1995)(first degree burglary), and battery under section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1995). For the Bloch episode

Caulder v. State

500 So. 2d 1362, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 86

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 24, 1986 | Docket: 1689620

Cited 11 times | Published

simple battery, a first degree misdemeanor under section 784.03 and thus two steps removed, would be harmless

Lanier v. State

443 So. 2d 178

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 13, 1983 | Docket: 1459043

Cited 11 times | Published

assault, § 784.011, Fla. Stat. (1981), nor battery, § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1981), specific intent crimes, State

Radford v. State

360 So. 2d 1303

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 26, 1978 | Docket: 1474887

Cited 11 times | Published

charged only simple battery, a misdemeanor under Section 784.03, Florida Statutes, and, therefore, the circuit

Johnson v. State

858 So. 2d 1071, 2003 WL 22047320

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 3, 2003 | Docket: 375832

Cited 10 times | Published

intentionally caused bodily harm to another person. § 784.03(1)(a)1, 2, Fla. Stat. (2001). While spitting on

Mohammed v. State

561 So. 2d 384, 1990 WL 57806

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 7, 1990 | Docket: 1740207

Cited 10 times | Published

section 827.04(1) and culpable negligence under section 784.03, Florida Statutes. The trial court correctly

DC v. State

436 So. 2d 203

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 9, 1983 | Docket: 1339783

Cited 10 times | Published

criminal count of battery, as described in Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1981), is not intended to

Stone v. Stone

128 So. 3d 239, 2013 WL 6479084, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 19640

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 2013 | Docket: 60237038

Cited 9 times | Published

striking of another person against their will. § 784.03(l)(a)l., Fla. Stat. (2012). While the former husband

Harris v. State

5 So. 3d 750, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 1542, 2009 WL 485039

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 27, 2009 | Docket: 692400

Cited 9 times | Published

206 (Fla. 1st DCA 1983) ("[I]t is clear from Section 784.03 that any intentional touching of another person

SSM v. State

898 So. 2d 84, 2004 WL 2776878

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 2004 | Docket: 1448284

Cited 9 times | Published

the surcharge on any defendant who "violates" section 784.03 without exception for juveniles. The State

United States v. Malmsberry

222 F. Supp. 2d 1345, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17860, 2002 WL 31103994

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 29, 2002 | Docket: 2152394

Cited 9 times | Published

[as to Cindy Brown in violation of Fla. Stat. § 784.03] and Contributing to the Delinquency or Dependency

Lewis v. State

817 So. 2d 933, 2002 WL 985345

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 15, 2002 | Docket: 2485106

Cited 9 times | Published

identical to simple battery. Compare § 784.041(1) with § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1999). Therefore, felony battery

Marine Coatings of Alabama v. United States

71 F.3d 1558, 1996 A.M.C. 1035, 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 233, 1996 WL 202

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jan 8, 1996 | Docket: 210785

Cited 9 times | Published

without the permission of certain authorities (§ 784); (3) requires reciprocity in order for an alien to

Melbourne v. State

655 So. 2d 126, 1995 WL 232676

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 21, 1995 | Docket: 1326963

Cited 9 times | Published

could have prosecuted both batteries under section 784.03. The state, however, attempted to prosecute

Smith v. State

650 So. 2d 689, 1995 WL 68737

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 1995 | Docket: 1703078

Cited 9 times | Published

person against said person's will in violation of § 784.03 and § 784.08(2)(c) and § 775.087, Fla. Stat.,

Barton v. State

507 So. 2d 638, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1065

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 10, 1987 | Docket: 1513231

Cited 9 times | Published

mutually exclusive is supported by a reading of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1985), which defines the

Foster v. State

448 So. 2d 1239

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 26, 1984 | Docket: 1523042

Cited 9 times | Published

more general offense, such as simple battery (§ 784.03(1), Fla. Stat.) and intended that the two statutes

Kimbrough v. State

356 So. 2d 1294

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 1978 | Docket: 1478406

Cited 9 times | Published

attempted murder by shooting, includes either § 784.03(1)(a) or § 784.03(1)(b) and § 784.045. The victim was struck

Spurgeon v. State

114 So. 3d 1042, 2013 WL 2359485, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 8593

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 31, 2013 | Docket: 60231720

Cited 8 times | Published

lesser included offense of battery pursuant to section 784.03(1), Florida Statutes. . See § 776.012, Fla

State v. Clyatt

976 So. 2d 1182, 2008 WL 731545

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 2008 | Docket: 1275642

Cited 8 times | Published

information with felony battery pursuant to section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2007),[2] for *1183 touching

Wilson v. State

744 So. 2d 1237, 1999 WL 1036487

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 17, 1999 | Docket: 2553914

Cited 8 times | Published

"[i]ntentionally causes bodily harm to another person." § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. [4] The Schedule of Lesser Included

Overway v. State

718 So. 2d 308, 1998 WL 603211

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 11, 1998 | Docket: 1515051

Cited 8 times | Published

Intentionally causes bodily harm to an individual. § 784.03(1)(a)-(b), Fla. Stat. (1995). Review of these

Hardwick v. State

630 So. 2d 1212, 1994 WL 12239

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 21, 1994 | Docket: 418581

Cited 8 times | Published

defendant *1215 is guilty of battery under section 784.03 or aggravated battery under section 784.045

Dobbins v. State

605 So. 2d 922, 1992 WL 235338

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 24, 1992 | Docket: 1343312

Cited 8 times | Published

and convicted under the battery statute (Fla. Stat. 784.03(1)(a)) and sentenced under the enhancement

Bateson v. State

516 So. 2d 280, 1987 WL 1325

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 1987 | Docket: 1266555

Cited 8 times | Published

sexual battery are: (1) battery, in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes;[3] and (2) sexual battery

Bass v. State

496 So. 2d 880, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2229

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 1986 | Docket: 428332

Cited 8 times | Published

Statutes (1985), and battery, a violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1985). One day later, appellant

Malczewski v. State

444 So. 2d 1096

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 25, 1984 | Docket: 1510729

Cited 8 times | Published

the language of Florida's battery statute, section 784.03(1)(a), particularly the words, "[a]ctually

LeBlanc v. State

382 So. 2d 299

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 27, 1980 | Docket: 1674520

Cited 8 times | Published

was subsequently convicted of spouse battery, section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1977), and resisting

Severance v. State

972 So. 2d 931, 2007 WL 4338863

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 13, 2007 | Docket: 1158824

Cited 7 times | Published

battery, and they all require contact. Under section 784.03(1)(a)1, a person who "intentionally touches

Rosen v. State

940 So. 2d 1155, 2006 WL 2570549

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 8, 2006 | Docket: 1524085

Cited 7 times | Published

intentionally touched the victims against their will. § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2000); M.L.C., 875 So.2d at 812

Khianthalat v. State

935 So. 2d 583, 2006 WL 2191322

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 4, 2006 | Docket: 1670996

Cited 7 times | Published

another person (2) against the will of the other. § 784.03(1)(a)(1), Fla. Stat. (2002). Khianthalat contends

SD v. State

882 So. 2d 447, 2004 WL 1933129

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 1, 2004 | Docket: 1289647

Cited 7 times | Published

Intentionally causes bodily harm to another person." § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2002). Intent to commit a battery

Clark v. State

746 So. 2d 1237, 1999 WL 1261469

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 1999 | Docket: 1360623

Cited 7 times | Published

causes bodily harm or injury to another person. See § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1997). As the trial court recognized

Fjord v. State

634 So. 2d 714, 1994 WL 81814

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 1994 | Docket: 1737758

Cited 7 times | Published

as a lesser-included offense of sexual battery. § 784.03, Florida Statutes (1991). The jury was instructed

Coley v. State

616 So. 2d 1017, 1993 WL 72060

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 1993 | Docket: 1367985

Cited 7 times | Published

another person against the will of the other... ." § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1989). In this case the victim testified

Foster v. State

596 So. 2d 1099, 1992 WL 41471

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 6, 1992 | Docket: 1707415

Cited 7 times | Published

whether a defendant is guilty of battery under section 784.03 or aggravated battery under section 784.045

Spradley v. State

537 So. 2d 1058, 1989 WL 2064

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 18, 1989 | Docket: 1522564

Cited 7 times | Published

misdemeanor of simple battery, in violation of Section 784.03. Unlike the Missouri Legislature in Hunter

Love v. State

450 So. 2d 1191

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 9, 1984 | Docket: 1728988

Cited 7 times | Published

statute in its definition. Battery is defined in Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1981): 784.03 Battery (1)

Shieder v. State

430 So. 2d 537

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 27, 1983 | Docket: 445780

Cited 7 times | Published

Count III is a misdemeanor of the first degree (§ 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. (1981)) punishable under § 775

Cotton v. State

395 So. 2d 1287

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 2, 1981 | Docket: 1693014

Cited 7 times | Published

" [4] Id. [5] § 794.011(5), Fla. Stat. [6] § 784.03, Fla. Stat.

Aix Specialty Ins. Co. v. Ashland 2 Partners, LLC

383 F. Supp. 3d 1334

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 19, 2019 | Docket: 64324706

Cited 6 times | Published

causes bodily harm to another person." Fla. Stat.§ 784.03(1)(a). Under Florida civil law, battery "consists

Hopkins v. State

105 So. 3d 470, 37 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 551, 2012 WL 4009511, 2012 Fla. LEXIS 1799

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 13, 2012 | Docket: 60227855

Cited 6 times | Published

reclassified from a first-degree misdemeanor, see § 784.03(l)(b), Fla. Stat. (2007), to a third-degree felony

Blandin v. State

916 So. 2d 969, 2005 WL 3406488

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 14, 2005 | Docket: 404652

Cited 6 times | Published

touch or strike the officer against his will. See § 784.03, .045. Because both the information and the evidence

Jenkins v. State

884 So. 2d 1014, 2004 WL 2270289

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 2004 | Docket: 1683041

Cited 6 times | Published

abrasion to his leg. Jenkins contends that under section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2002), battery may consist

State v. Warren

796 So. 2d 489, 2001 WL 747232

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 5, 2001 | Docket: 1672543

Cited 6 times | Published

PRIOR CONVICTION FOR BATTERY FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 784.03(2), FLORIDA STATUTES? See State v. Warren,

Nicolosi v. State

783 So. 2d 1095, 2001 WL 227337

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 2001 | Docket: 1259532

Cited 6 times | Published

and sentence for simple misdemeanor battery. See § 784.03(1)(a) 1. Fla. Stat.(1999). VACATED and REMANDED

RTL v. State

764 So. 2d 871, 2000 WL 1140355

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 9, 2000 | Docket: 470371

Cited 6 times | Published

intentionally causes bodily harm to another person. See § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1999).

Casselman v. State

761 So. 2d 482, 2000 WL 864206

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 30, 2000 | Docket: 1299959

Cited 6 times | Published

State, 371 So.2d 1063 (Fla. 3d DCA 1979). [6] Section 784.03 provides: (1)(a) The offense of battery occurs

Biles v. State

700 So. 2d 166, 1997 WL 631984

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 1997 | Docket: 1373982

Cited 6 times | Published

person against the will of that person. Fla. Stat. § 784.03 (1991). The Florida Standard Jury Instructions

Watson v. State

646 So. 2d 288, 1994 WL 670365

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 2, 1994 | Docket: 646724

Cited 6 times | Published

810.02(1) and (2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1991). [2] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1991).

Brown v. State

608 So. 2d 114, 1992 WL 312849

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 2, 1992 | Docket: 1732436

Cited 6 times | Published

775.021(4)(a), Florida Statutes (1989). [4] See § 784.03(1) & 784.07, Fla. Stat. (1989); Fla. Std.Jury

Burton v. State

522 So. 2d 88, 1988 WL 22176

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 17, 1988 | Docket: 1192482

Cited 6 times | Published

790.07(2), Florida Statutes. Battery under section 784.03, Florida Statutes, becomes the enhanced offense

Savage v. State

494 So. 2d 274, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2015

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 17, 1986 | Docket: 452307

Cited 6 times | Published

intentionally causes bodily harm to an individual." § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (1983). One can resist, obstruct

Polite v. State

454 So. 2d 769

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 24, 1984 | Docket: 444368

Cited 6 times | Published

intent necessary to establish a battery under § 784.03, Florida Statutes, are mutually exclusive elements

Evans v. State

452 So. 2d 1093

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 11, 1984 | Docket: 443201

Cited 6 times | Published

the inclusion of the word `intentionally' in section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1977), made battery a specific

Guthrie v. State

407 So. 2d 357

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 16, 1981 | Docket: 467450

Cited 6 times | Published

that the evidence only supported simple battery. § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1979). This case arose out of an

McClamrock v. State

374 So. 2d 1076

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 17, 1979 | Docket: 1523394

Cited 6 times | Published

distinction which may be significant is the fact that Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1977), provides that battery

United States v. Pedro Diaz-Calderone

716 F.3d 1345, 2013 WL 2247985

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 23, 2013 | Docket: 1091133

Cited 5 times | Published

(Fla.Dist.Ct.App.2004). 6 . Fla. Stat. 784.03(l)(a). 7 . State v

State v. Williams

9 So. 3d 658, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 2941, 2009 WL 838274

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 1, 2009 | Docket: 1221972

Cited 5 times | Published

upon multiple simple battery charges under section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2006). We held that because

Jomolla v. State

990 So. 2d 1234, 2008 WL 4329928

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 24, 2008 | Docket: 1688263

Cited 5 times | Published

charged or the uncharged theory of the offense. Section 784.03, provides two alternative ways in which a battery

Spradlin v. State

967 So. 2d 376, 2007 WL 3006057

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 17, 2007 | Docket: 1733607

Cited 5 times | Published

intentionally caus[ing] bodily harm to another person." § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2006). Although this offense

Chambers v. State

975 So. 2d 444, 2007 WL 1097953

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 2007 | Docket: 1424540

Cited 5 times | Published

included Degree of Misdemeanor: First Degree. § 784.03(1)(b) (providing that battery is a first-degree

State v. Roy

944 So. 2d 403, 2006 WL 2959080

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 18, 2006 | Docket: 1649992

Cited 5 times | Published

Intentionally causes bodily harm to another person. § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2003). For the charge of simple

Zivojinovich v. Ritz Carlton Hotel Co., LLC

445 F. Supp. 2d 1337, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 53112, 2006 WL 2189684

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 2006 | Docket: 2367422

Cited 5 times | Published

causing bodily harm to another person. Fla. Stat. § 784.03. The facts in the Amended Complaint are clearly

Swilley v. State

845 So. 2d 930, 2003 WL 1936123

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 25, 2003 | Docket: 1728701

Cited 5 times | Published

"intentionally causes bodily harm to another person." See § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1999). The crime of aggravated battery

Beard v. State

842 So. 2d 174, 2003 WL 825731

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 2003 | Docket: 1730549

Cited 5 times | Published

aggravated battery. Simple battery is defined in section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1999), as having occurred

Donovan v. State

821 So. 2d 1099, 2002 WL 1072078

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 31, 2002 | Docket: 1657183

Cited 5 times | Published

GRIFFIN and PLEUS, JJ., concur. NOTES [1] Section 784.03 of the Florida Statutes (1999), defines the

Fernandez v. City of Cooper City

207 F. Supp. 2d 1371, 2002 WL 1308762

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 10, 2002 | Docket: 2175001

Cited 5 times | Published

uniformed officers. This was a battery. See id. § 784.03.[8] Under Florida law, a battery committed against

Goney v. State

691 So. 2d 1133, 1997 WL 168317

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 1997 | Docket: 1423634

Cited 5 times | Published

and ANTOON, JJ., concur. NOTES [1] § 784.045, § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1995). [2] Boyett v. State, 688

Guzzetta v. Hamrick

656 So. 2d 1327, 1995 WL 340216

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 9, 1995 | Docket: 1283365

Cited 5 times | Published

[3] § 784.045(1)(a)(1), Fla. Stat. (1993). [4] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1993). [5] The circuit court had

Bullington v. State

616 So. 2d 1036, 1993 WL 72061

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 1993 | Docket: 1726849

Cited 5 times | Published

included charge of simple battery, as defined in section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1991), applicable to this

Dixon v. State

603 So. 2d 570, 1992 WL 163934

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 17, 1992 | Docket: 345725

Cited 5 times | Published

State, 460 P.2d 170, 171-172 (Alaska 1969). [6] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1989). [1] Because the en banc opinion

Cox v. State

530 So. 2d 464, 1988 WL 89718

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 1, 1988 | Docket: 1678256

Cited 5 times | Published

battery on a law enforcement officer pursuant to section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1987) and section 784.07

Allen v. State

522 So. 2d 850, 1987 WL 444

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 17, 1987 | Docket: 1660760

Cited 5 times | Published

(Fla. 1st DCA 1986), it is an element of battery. § 784.03(1)(b), Fla. Stat. Third, the trial court erred

Parker v. State

506 So. 2d 86, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1142

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 1, 1987 | Docket: 1700229

Cited 5 times | Published

appellant guilty of battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1983) (a first degree misdemeanor)

Kokx v. State

498 So. 2d 534, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2442

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 20, 1986 | Docket: 1699900

Cited 5 times | Published

latter. Such would be a simple battery under Section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If the 18-year old

Hughes v. State

400 So. 2d 533

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 1981 | Docket: 1676895

Cited 5 times | Published

persons who batter law enforcement officers than § 784.03, Florida Statutes (1977), provides for those persons

State v. Aiken

370 So. 2d 1184

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 1979 | Docket: 1386578

Cited 5 times | Published

Florida Statutes (1977) or simple battery Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1977) are less injurious

United States v. Isaac Seabrooks

839 F.3d 1326, 2016 WL 6090860

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Oct 19, 2016 | Docket: 4480450

Cited 4 times | Published

felony conviction for battery under Fla. Stat. § 784.03(2) meets the definition of ‘violent-felony’ in

Ramirez v. State

113 So. 3d 105, 2013 WL 2116570, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 7966

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 17, 2013 | Docket: 60231404

Cited 4 times | Published

different degree of another. Id. at 1076-78. Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2009), criminalizes battery

Meshell v. State

980 So. 2d 1169, 2008 WL 977193

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 2008 | Docket: 1416899

Cited 4 times | Published

proscribing lewd and lascivious battery. [5] See § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2007). [6] For example, a defendant

Johns v. State

971 So. 2d 271, 2008 WL 59354

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 7, 2008 | Docket: 904991

Cited 4 times | Published

was improper because the conviction was under section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2006), which reclassifies

Brock v. State

954 So. 2d 87, 2007 WL 1146448

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 19, 2007 | Docket: 1652192

Cited 4 times | Published

may be tried only for battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2003), because that is the

Hearns v. State

912 So. 2d 377, 30 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 2401

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 12, 2005 | Docket: 1648533

Cited 4 times | Published

use of physical force or violence"). See also § 784.03(1)(a) and (b), Fla. Stat. (1985)(statutory elements

Rodriguez v. State

883 So. 2d 908, 2004 WL 2236568

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 6, 2004 | Docket: 1370070

Cited 4 times | Published

[1] See § 784.021, Fla. Stat. (2001). [2] See § 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. (2001). [3] Although these cases

Belser v. State

854 So. 2d 223, 2003 WL 21910573

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 2003 | Docket: 1459806

Cited 4 times | Published

person (2) against the will of the other. See § 784.03(1)(a)1, Fla. Stat. (2002).

CB v. State

810 So. 2d 1072, 2002 WL 429229

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 2002 | Docket: 1654795

Cited 4 times | Published

defendant delinquent for commission of the battery. Section 784.03(1)(a)1., Florida Statutes (2000), defines battery

Sheridan v. State

799 So. 2d 223, 2001 WL 788097

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 2001 | Docket: 1681784

Cited 4 times | Published

victim clearly constitutes battery as defined by Section 784.03(1), Florida Statutes. Considering the severity

Sagner v. State

791 So. 2d 1156, 2001 WL 770226

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 11, 2001 | Docket: 1655775

Cited 4 times | Published

permanent disfigurement; or (2) Uses a deadly weapon. § 784.03 defines a "battery" as an offense occurring when

Nash v. State

766 So. 2d 310, 2000 WL 232625

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 1, 2000 | Docket: 1330112

Cited 4 times | Published

of another person against that person's will, § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1997), but the word "person"

Johnson v. State

695 So. 2d 787, 1997 WL 215785

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 2, 1997 | Docket: 1522030

Cited 4 times | Published

of simple battery, a first-degree misdemeanor. § 784.03, Fla.Stat. (1995). This was error. Some eight

BSW v. State

668 So. 2d 1075, 1996 WL 83177

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 1996 | Docket: 803457

Cited 4 times | Published

conviction and sentence for battery, a violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1993). He argues that since

RM v. State

664 So. 2d 42, 1995 WL 712527

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 6, 1995 | Docket: 1229541

Cited 4 times | Published

could not have been convicted of battery under section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1993), citing L.S. v. State

Crumley v. State

489 So. 2d 112, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1147

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 15, 1986 | Docket: 545691

Cited 4 times | Published

of a law enforcement officer was covered by section 784.03 (defining battery), a misdemeanor statute.

Akins v. State

462 So. 2d 1161

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 6, 1984 | Docket: 1509975

Cited 4 times | Published

necessary lesser included offense of simple battery (§ 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1983)). It is not. This legal point

Savino v. State

447 So. 2d 411

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 22, 1984 | Docket: 418163

Cited 4 times | Published

Statutes (1981), and a battery as defined in section 784.03(1), Florida Statutes (1981), are substantively

Wesley v. State

375 So. 2d 1093

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 6, 1979 | Docket: 1352813

Cited 4 times | Published

GEORGE CABANAS in the face, in violation of F.S. 784.03 and 784.07. The remaining count names a different

Henderson v. State

370 So. 2d 435

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 4, 1979 | Docket: 1722577

Cited 4 times | Published

is also a felony of the third degree. Under Section 784.03 the crime of battery is a misdemeanor of the

United States v. Clifford B. Gandy, Jr.

917 F.3d 1333

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Mar 6, 2019 | Docket: 14627611

Cited 3 times | Published

striking and touching for Florida battery, Fla. Stat. § 784.03, are not divisible. And Gandy argued, based on

Gonzalez v. State

271 So. 3d 80

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 2019 | Docket: 14560216

Cited 3 times | Published

against the will of the other person.”), citing § 784.03(1)(a)(1), Fla. Stat.; Washington v. State, 912

United States v. Raymond Edward Braun

801 F.3d 1301, 2015 U.S. App. LEXIS 15908, 2015 WL 5201729

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 8, 2015 | Docket: 2754991

Cited 3 times | Published

causes bodily harm to another person.” FLA. STAT. § 784.03(l)(a). Both Braun and the Government contend that

Ellis v. State

135 So. 3d 478, 2014 WL 1133312, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 4220

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 21, 2014 | Docket: 60239652

Cited 3 times | Published

Affirmed. NORTHCUTT and CASANUEVA, JJ., Concur. . § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (1997) (defining battery). The

Holborough v. State

103 So. 3d 221, 2012 WL 5933008, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 20448

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 28, 2012 | Docket: 60227007

Cited 3 times | Published

defendant’s commission of a misdemeanor battery under section 784.03(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2010), where the defendant

Gomez v. Lozano

839 F. Supp. 2d 1309, 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 51639, 2012 WL 899694

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 13, 2012 | Docket: 65978498

Cited 3 times | Published

constitute a battery, which is a crime. See Fla. Stat. § 784.03. And Florida law allows a police officer to arrest

BENITEZ-SALDANA v. State

67 So. 3d 320, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 9616, 2011 WL 2462964

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 2011 | Docket: 2363062

Cited 3 times | Published

Intentionally causes bodily harm to another person." See § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2007). The victim's "person"

Aldacosta v. State

41 So. 3d 1096, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 12164, 2010 WL 3238999

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 18, 2010 | Docket: 1295513

Cited 3 times | Published

transform misdemeanor battery into felony battery. See § 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. (2007). Lewd or lascivious battery

Coffin v. Brandau

614 F.3d 1240

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 22, 2010 | Docket: 1593764

Cited 3 times | Published

enforcement officer under Fla. Stat. § 784.07(2)(b) and § 784.03(1); resisting an officer with violence under Fla

Coffin v. Brandau

614 F.3d 1240, 2010 WL 3220640

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Feb 24, 2010 | Docket: 213460

Cited 3 times | Published

enforcement officer under Fla. Stat. § 784.07(2)(b) and § 784.03(1); resisting an officer with violence under Fla

Pitts v. State

989 So. 2d 27, 2008 WL 2468695

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 20, 2008 | Docket: 1665408

Cited 3 times | Published

when Mr. Pitts grabbed the trucker's shirt. See § 784.03(1)(a)(1), Fla. Stat. (2005) (providing that a

Negron v. State

938 So. 2d 650, 2006 WL 2872711

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 2006 | Docket: 1253991

Cited 3 times | Published

[i]ntentionally causes bodily harm to another person." § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. An aggravated assault is an

Warner v. State

916 So. 2d 879, 2005 WL 2897042

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 4, 2005 | Docket: 1659544

Cited 3 times | Published

787.01(1)(a)(2), Fla. Stat. (2002); and battery, § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2002). He pleaded nolo contendere

JEA v. State

842 So. 2d 851, 2002 WL 31840874

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 20, 2002 | Docket: 1440603

Cited 3 times | Published

disposition hearing on misdemeanor battery. Section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2000), provides that

AM Ex Rel. DM v. State

790 So. 2d 1233, 2001 WL 904209

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2001 | Docket: 1412024

Cited 3 times | Published

Fla. Stat. (2000), a second degree felony. [2] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2000). [3] § 812.13(c), Fla. Stat

Muniz v. State

764 So. 2d 729, 2000 WL 869395

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 30, 2000 | Docket: 470381

Cited 3 times | Published

NORTHCUTT and CASANUEVA, JJ., Concur. NOTES [1] See § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1997). [2] See § 787.01(1)

Beltran v. State

700 So. 2d 132, 1997 WL 633748

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 8, 1997 | Docket: 1373859

Cited 3 times | Published

a criminal intent from the act itself.") with § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (1993) ("A person commits battery

Maultsby v. State

688 So. 2d 1010, 1997 WL 90805

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 1997 | Docket: 1508324

Cited 3 times | Published

intentionally causing bodily harm to an individual. § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1993); Hamrick, 648 So.2d. at 276

State v. TW

679 So. 2d 69, 1996 WL 511550

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 11, 1996 | Docket: 2535376

Cited 3 times | Published

arrested on a charge of battery in violation of section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1993). *70 When T

TG v. State

677 So. 2d 957, 1996 WL 426416

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 31, 1996 | Docket: 2529519

Cited 3 times | Published

delinquent for committing a battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1993). We find merit in

Brock v. State

676 So. 2d 991, 1996 WL 310164

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 11, 1996 | Docket: 1317548

Cited 3 times | Published

officers (spitting and kicking) pursuant to section 784.03 and 784.07, Florida Statutes, and with disorderly

Wilcox v. State

664 So. 2d 55, 1995 WL 722906

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 8, 1995 | Docket: 1656078

Cited 3 times | Published

PETERSON, C.J., and THOMPSON, J., concur. NOTES [1] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1993); § 784.07, Fla. Stat. (Supp

SP v. State

664 So. 2d 1064

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 29, 1995 | Docket: 1655901

Cited 3 times | Published

offense." Battery is a first-degree misdemeanor, see § 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. (1993), which is punishable by

FLORIDA DEPT. OF HRS v. State

616 So. 2d 66

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 4, 1993 | Docket: 1389758

Cited 3 times | Published

guilty to a charge of battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes, a first-degree misdemeanor

Diaz v. State

609 So. 2d 1337, 1992 WL 353706

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 1, 1992 | Docket: 1473500

Cited 3 times | Published

points on appeal. Affirmed. NOTES [1] Battery, § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1989): Before you can find the defendant

Dugger v. Grant

587 So. 2d 608, 1991 WL 204587

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 10, 1991 | Docket: 1405807

Cited 3 times | Published

(section 810.02, Florida Statutes) and battery (section 784.03, Florida Statutes). He had originally been

Ellison v. State

545 So. 2d 480, 1989 WL 66158

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 1989 | Docket: 1345458

Cited 3 times | Published

NOTES [1] § 810.02(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1987). [2] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1987).

Slater v. State

543 So. 2d 424, 1989 WL 51220

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 18, 1989 | Docket: 450072

Cited 3 times | Published

(section 810.02(2)(a)) and simple battery (section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1987)). Both battery charges

Arnold v. State

514 So. 2d 419, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2507

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 30, 1987 | Docket: 1749017

Cited 3 times | Published

the defendant with battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1985); aggravated battery

DL v. State

491 So. 2d 1243, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1631

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1986 | Docket: 1721924

Cited 3 times | Published

will of the said [person] .. . in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes.... Count II [S]aid child

Shepherd v. State

453 So. 2d 215

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 26, 1984 | Docket: 1651512

Cited 3 times | Published

COBB, C.J., and DAUKSCH, J., concur. NOTES [1] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1983). [2] § 843.01, Fla. Stat.

Bragg v. State

433 So. 2d 1375

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 1983 | Docket: 1727579

Cited 3 times | Published

well as battery, a misdemeanor proscribed by section 784.03. Defense counsel objected to any instruction

Johnson v. State

423 So. 2d 614

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 21, 1982 | Docket: 1528691

Cited 3 times | Published

victim clearly constitutes battery as defined by Section 784.03(1), Florida Statutes. Considering the severity

LD v. State

355 So. 2d 816, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 15412

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 1978 | Docket: 1361133

Cited 3 times | Published

battery need not be sufficient to injure. See Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1975); and Restatement,

Suffield v. State

132 So. 3d 333, 2014 WL 222980, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 582

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 22, 2014 | Docket: 60238426

Cited 2 times | Published

involve the threat or use of force or violence. § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2006); Hearns, 961 So.2d at 218

Suffield v. State

132 So. 3d 333, 2014 WL 222980, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 582

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 22, 2014 | Docket: 60238426

Cited 2 times | Published

involve the threat or use of force or violence. § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2006); Hearns, 961 So.2d at 218

Miller v. State

123 So. 3d 595, 2013 WL 4005394, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 12320

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 2013 | Docket: 60235117

Cited 2 times | Published

statutes that combine to create this offense. See § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2009); § 784.045(1). Unfortunately

Zelaya v. State

87 So. 3d 1257, 2012 WL 1859688, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 8265

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 23, 2012 | Docket: 60307916

Cited 2 times | Published

intentional touching against the victim’s will. See § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. That is what the court found, and

Anderson v. State

70 So. 3d 611, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 4367, 2011 WL 1167213

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 2011 | Docket: 2352562

Cited 2 times | Published

intentionally causing bodily harm to another person. § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2007). Here, the allegations

West v. State

21 So. 3d 916, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 16857, 2009 WL 3784584

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 13, 2009 | Docket: 1655840

Cited 2 times | Published

Statutes (2006), and battery in violation of section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2006), violate double

Smith v. State

19 So. 3d 417, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 13788, 2009 WL 2972478

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 18, 2009 | Docket: 1651305

Cited 2 times | Published

§§ 784.03(1), .08(2), Fla. Stat. (2005). [2] § 784.03(2). [3] This claim is cognizable in a petition

Ts v. Florida Dept. of Children and Fam.

935 So. 2d 626, 2006 WL 2285789

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2006 | Docket: 1670915

Cited 2 times | Published

of the child against her will as defined in section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), and that the

Ts v. Florida Dept. of Children and Fam.

935 So. 2d 626, 2006 WL 2285789

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2006 | Docket: 1670915

Cited 2 times | Published

of the child against her will as defined in section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), and that the

WJH v. State

922 So. 2d 458, 2006 WL 625560

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 2006 | Docket: 1683316

Cited 2 times | Published

conviction for felony battery, pursuant to section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes, in subsequent delinquency

Colony Insurance v. Barnes

410 F. Supp. 2d 1137, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 39452, 2005 WL 3691158

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 8, 2005 | Docket: 2217018

Cited 2 times | Published

such violence is imminent") (emphasis added); § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2003) (saying "battery" occurs

State v. JC

916 So. 2d 847

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 19, 2005 | Docket: 1187323

Cited 2 times | Published

G., E.G., and C.C. were charged with battery. § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2004). J.G. was also charged with

JIS v. State

902 So. 2d 890, 2005 WL 1262325

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 31, 2005 | Docket: 1674922

Cited 2 times | Published

definite term of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year"); § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2003) (proscribing simple battery

State v. Florida

894 So. 2d 941, 30 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 105, 2005 Fla. LEXIS 265

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 17, 2005 | Docket: 64836241

Cited 2 times | Published

intentional, nonconsensual touching or striking. See § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2004). When the victim is struck

Herrera v. State

879 So. 2d 38, 2004 WL 1392396

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 23, 2004 | Docket: 463809

Cited 2 times | Published

sexual battery does not. See § 794.011, Fla. Stat.; § 784.03, Fla. Stat.

Young v. State

827 So. 2d 1075, 2002 WL 31267527

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 2002 | Docket: 1726505

Cited 2 times | Published

NOTES [1] § 784.047, Fla. Stat. (2000). [2] § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat.(2000). [3] Blockburger v. United

Stenson v. State

756 So. 2d 118, 2000 WL 121288

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2000 | Docket: 471353

Cited 2 times | Published

one count of simple battery, in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1997). Although appellant

CB v. State

647 So. 2d 964, 1994 WL 680204

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 7, 1994 | Docket: 413411

Cited 2 times | Published

C.B. pled guilty to battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1991). Thereafter, on December

Spurlock v. Cycmanick

584 So. 2d 1015, 1991 WL 105619

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 20, 1991 | Docket: 466866

Cited 2 times | Published

without proving the misdemeanor battery offense (section 784.03, Florida Statutes). See Fla.Std. Jury Inst

Watford v. State

525 So. 2d 484, 1988 WL 50142

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 20, 1988 | Docket: 3543

Cited 2 times | Published

would not bar multiple punishments here. First, section 784.03, Florida Statutes, is unambiguous, and the

Hoover v. State

511 So. 2d 629, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1755

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 21, 1987 | Docket: 1338821

Cited 2 times | Published

794.011, is a first degree misdemeanor under section 784.03. Assault, a category 2 lesser included offense

State v. Cogswell

504 So. 2d 464, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 750

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 11, 1987 | Docket: 2573842

Cited 2 times | Published

C. 1972). In the instant case, a violation of § 784.03 would not invariably constitute a violation of

Peyton v. State

383 So. 2d 737

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 13, 1980 | Docket: 1512438

Cited 2 times | Published

probation was in excess of that allowed by law. Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1975), provides that the

Gutterman v. State

141 So. 2d 21

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 3, 1962 | Docket: 1476343

Cited 2 times | Published

doubt be held to be assault and battery under Section 784.03, which provided in 1936 as well as today: "784

Rafael Jacob Stoffel v. State of Florida

247 So. 3d 89

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 16, 2018 | Docket: 6712584

Cited 1 times | Published

or striking of another, without their consent. § 784.03(1)(a)1., Fla. Stat. The fact that Appellant intentionally

Brenda L Morris v. State of Florida

228 So. 3d 670

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 6, 2017 | Docket: 6182924

Cited 1 times | Published

intentionally touched the student against his will. See § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (defining simple battery as when a

Parks v. State

223 So. 3d 380, 2017 WL 2615844, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 8833

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 16, 2017 | Docket: 6075643

Cited 1 times | Published

plea to a lesser offense-felony battery under section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2009)—in exchange for a

United States v. Eddy Wilmer Vail-Bailon

838 F.3d 1091, 2016 U.S. App. LEXIS 17577, 2016 WL 5403582

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 28, 2016 | Docket: 4426626

Cited 1 times | Published

prosecution can prove a violation of Fla. Stat. § 784.03(l)(a)(l), which includes the same language as

Sherry Corrie v. David Lee Keul

160 So. 3d 97

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 2015 | Docket: 2641823

Cited 1 times | Published

“[ijntentionally causes bodily harm to another person.” § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. Stalking occurs when a person

Andrako Bradley v. State

155 So. 3d 1248, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 1044, 2015 WL 340683

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 28, 2015 | Docket: 2628648

Cited 1 times | Published

appellant with felony battery in violation of section 784.03(2). It alleged the commission of a battery

Jackson v. State

140 So. 3d 1067, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 8816, 2014 WL 2583480

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 10, 2014 | Docket: 60241355

Cited 1 times | Published

defendant “intentionally” touched the victim. § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2010). . The statute provides:

Piggott v. State

140 So. 3d 666, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 8504, 2014 WL 2480261

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 4, 2014 | Docket: 60241570

Cited 1 times | Published

committing battery ... [u]ses a deadly weapon.”); § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2011) (“The offense of battery

Mickens v. State

138 So. 3d 595, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 6938, 2014 WL 1876153

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 9, 2014 | Docket: 60240743

Cited 1 times | Published

Mickens was charged with two counts: (1) battery, § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2011), of a female victim, and

Villanueva v. State

118 So. 3d 999, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 13015, 2013 WL 4436953

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 21, 2013 | Docket: 60233526

Cited 1 times | Published

striking another person against his or her will. § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2011). He argues that his conviction

Harris v. State

111 So. 3d 922, 2013 WL 1235888, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 5078

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 2013 | Docket: 60230914

Cited 1 times | Published

another person against the will of the other[.]” § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2010). Because felony battery

Yarn v. State

106 So. 3d 39, 2013 WL 376055

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 2013 | Docket: 60228191

Cited 1 times | Published

another person against the will of the other.” § 784.03(l)(a)(l), Fla. Stat. (2009). The battery becomes

Fox v. State

104 So. 3d 371, 2012 WL 5935516, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 20426

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 28, 2012 | Docket: 60227459

Cited 1 times | Published

a prior battery conviction, in violation of section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2010). He presents four

Dominguez v. State

98 So. 3d 198, 2012 WL 4222148, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 15872

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 2012 | Docket: 60312209

Cited 1 times | Published

lesser offense of felony battery pursuant to section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2009), in exchange for a

Watson v. State

95 So. 3d 977, 2012 WL 3588053, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 13999

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 2012 | Docket: 60311357

Cited 1 times | Published

on the offense of misdemeanor battery under section 784.03(1), Florida Statutes (2010), in accordance

Knowles v. State

65 So. 3d 597, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 11013, 2011 WL 2694536

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 2011 | Docket: 2365203

Cited 1 times | Published

is a sufficient predicate for a violation of section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes, felony battery, which

BONGE v. State

53 So. 3d 1231, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 1930, 2011 WL 522796

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 16, 2011 | Docket: 2407065

Cited 1 times | Published

elements of the offense of battery as contained in section 784.03. The stated victim of the alleged battery was

Koszola v. State

47 So. 3d 332, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 15542, 2010 WL 3984609

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 2010 | Docket: 2553081

Cited 1 times | Published

that the battery conviction was pursuant to section 784.03(1), not section 784.08(1), Florida Statutes

S.G. v. State

29 So. 3d 383, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 2518

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 2010 | Docket: 60289066

Cited 1 times | Published

committing the crime of battery in violation of section 784.03 of the Florida Statutes (2008), a first degree

SG v. State

29 So. 3d 383, 2010 WL 667956

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 2010 | Docket: 1136089

Cited 1 times | Published

committing the crime of battery in violation of section 784.03 of the Florida Statutes (2008), a first degree

Warthen v. State

988 So. 2d 154, 2008 WL 2986476

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 6, 2008 | Docket: 1384768

Cited 1 times | Published

were predicated on prior battery convictions. See § 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. (2005).[1] The trial court elected

Tijerina v. State

979 So. 2d 1146, 2008 WL 1734229

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 16, 2008 | Docket: 2585489

Cited 1 times | Published

is listed as a violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes. Section 784.03 is the battery statute. The

Watson v. State

974 So. 2d 1168, 2008 WL 441630

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 2008 | Docket: 1369588

Cited 1 times | Published

lesser included offense of misdemeanor battery. § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. We remand with instructions for

FS v. State

973 So. 2d 662, 2008 WL 314027

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 6, 2008 | Docket: 494543

Cited 1 times | Published

RAMIREZ, JJ. PER CURIAM. Affirmed. § 776.012, § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2007); R.I. v. State, 561 So.2d 26

NHM v. State

974 So. 2d 484, 2008 WL 199899

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 25, 2008 | Docket: 1368155

Cited 1 times | Published

intentionally causing bodily harm to another. See § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2006); see also Khianthalat

N.H.M. v. State

974 So. 2d 484, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 784

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 25, 2008 | Docket: 64853891

Cited 1 times | Published

intentionally causing bodily harm to another. See § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2006); see also Khianthalat

TCE v. State

965 So. 2d 338, 2007 WL 2736008

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 2007 | Docket: 1508967

Cited 1 times | Published

(2006). [2] § 316.1935(2), Fla. Stat. (2006). [3] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2006).

V.K.E. v. State

934 So. 2d 1276, 31 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 505, 2006 Fla. LEXIS 1475

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 6, 2006 | Docket: 64845913

Cited 1 times | Published

anyone, juvenile or otherwise, who violates section 784.03 (or any of the other statutes enumerated in

RR v. State

920 So. 2d 146, 2006 WL 247899

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 3, 2006 | Docket: 1730778

Cited 1 times | Published

release. He was charged with a violation of section 784.03(2), which provides: A person who has one prior

SLG v. State

912 So. 2d 613, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 16363, 2005 WL 1842581

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 2005 | Docket: 1755670

Cited 1 times | Published

"violation of law," specifically, a violation of section 784.03, is the necessary predicate for the imposition

Mitchell v. State

888 So. 2d 665, 29 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 2511

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 2004 | Docket: 1328089

Cited 1 times | Published

bodily harm, which are separate violations under section 784.03(1)(a)1 and (1)(a)2, Florida Statutes. In Taylor

Powers v. ER Precision Optical Corp.

886 So. 2d 281, 2004 WL 2533029

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 2004 | Docket: 1380091

Cited 1 times | Published

battery is a misdemeanor of the first degree, § 784.03(1)(b), Fla. Stat. (2001), the maximum penalty

Thornton v. State

884 So. 2d 276, 2004 WL 1809922

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 2004 | Docket: 1683053

Cited 1 times | Published

evidence to support a conviction pursuant to section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2001), for the necessary

Swanson v. State

823 So. 2d 281, 2002 WL 1815874

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 9, 2002 | Docket: 1512804

Cited 1 times | Published

concur. NOTES [1] § 794.011(2), Fla. Stat. [2] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. [3] § 800.04(1), Fla. Stat. [4]

C.B. v. State

810 So. 2d 1072, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 3597

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 2002 | Docket: 64813285

Cited 1 times | Published

FARMER, J., dissenting. Section 784.03(1) defines battery thus: “[t]he offense of battery occurs when

State v. Warren

755 So. 2d 145, 2000 WL 220432

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2000 | Docket: 1699439

Cited 1 times | Published

with one count of felony battery pursuant to section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (1997), based on prior

Pea v. State

737 So. 2d 1162, 1999 WL 445691

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 2, 1999 | Docket: 1709665

Cited 1 times | Published

(Count III).[1] Count II was brought under section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (1997), which allows the

Moore v. State

664 So. 2d 343, 1995 WL 738789

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 1995 | Docket: 1655884

Cited 1 times | Published

[1] § 784.045(1)(a)1, Fla. Stat. (1993). [2] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1993). [3] We also reject Moore's

Gerus v. State

565 So. 2d 1382, 1990 WL 110292

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 6, 1990 | Docket: 1725841

Cited 1 times | Published

misdemeanor, a battery on his mother in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes. His counsel filed in the

D.L. v. State

491 So. 2d 1243, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1631, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 9033

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1986 | Docket: 64620823

Cited 1 times | Published

will of the said [person] ... in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes_ Count II [S]aid child [appellant]

Clinton v. State

421 So. 2d 186

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 1982 | Docket: 1719485

Cited 1 times | Published

commit the same act against any other person. § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1981). The supreme court in the case

T.R., a Juvenile v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 3, 2025 | Docket: 71259147

Published

of delinquency for battery, in violation of section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2024), and placing

Lindsay Wallace v. Andrew Wallace

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 2025 | Docket: 70890935

Published

violence battery against Former Wife pursuant to section 784.03(1), Florida Statutes (2021). Not only was Former

Johncy Sylvaince v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 4, 2025 | Docket: 69843945

Published

section 800.04(7)(b), and battery, pursuant to section 784.03. On September 8, 2021, the State filed a three-

State of Florida v. Korson

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2025 | Docket: 69792798

Published

Statutes (1992), and battery on a spouse under section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1992). After serving

The State of Florida v. Kevin Perez

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 5, 2025 | Docket: 69612571

Published

Khianthalat v. State, 974 So. 2d 359, 361 (Fla. 2008); § 784.03(1)(a)1., Fla. Stat. (2021). The State presented

Robert Wayne Lincoln v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 2024 | Docket: 69505486

Published

on the verdict form were for battery under section 784.03, and for an unnatural or lascivious act under

Madeline Poses Schulmann v. Steven Schulmann

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 4, 2024 | Docket: 69127384

Published

Intentionally causes bodily harm to another person.” § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2022) (spacing between paragraphs

The State of Florida v. Kevin Beach

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 14, 2024 | Docket: 68679017

Published

conclude that a charge was made pursuant to section 784.03(1)(a)2, Florida Statutes (2023).4 Thus, in

SERRANO-DELGADO v. STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 2024 | Docket: 68448526

Published

molestation of a child under the age of twelve. See § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2020); § 794.011(2)(a), Fla

Jerry Richardson v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 19, 2024 | Docket: 68867369

Published

based on a prior battery conviction under section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes. The jury convicted him

J.C. v. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 2024 | Docket: 68553255

Published

victim of J.C.’s misdemeanor conviction under section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2014), was comparable to

SEAY v. STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 10, 2024 | Docket: 68517944

Published

three-year prison sentence for felony battery. See § 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. (2021). We have jurisdiction. See

Jacquline Buddoo v. The State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 10, 2024 | Docket: 68423094

Published

trial, for the offense of battery. We affirm. See § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2022) (“The offense of battery occurs

Katina Paese v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2024 | Docket: 68290564

Published

and visually intruding into her private 1 See § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2020) (defining misdemeanor battery);

K.J.H., A CHILD vs STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 5, 2023 | Docket: 66761073

Published

committing a battery on the victim in violation of section 784.03(1)(a)1., Florida Statutes (2021). It was alleged

JAMIE PERRY ZAGARELLA v. STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 2023 | Docket: 67012432

Published

convicted him of both simple battery under section 784.03(1), Florida Statutes (2021), and battery on

Trellus Richmond v. Mario J. Badia

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 22, 2022 | Docket: 64909359

Published

caus[ing] bodily harm to another person.” Fla. Stat. § 784.03(1)(a). Badia’s use of force left Richmond

ERICK LESLIE BATTA vs STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 2022 | Docket: 60858264

Published

which consists of a simple battery under section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2006), and an enhancement

T.E.B., A CHILD v. STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 4, 2022 | Docket: 63285681

Published

5 Battery is a first-degree misdemeanor. § 784.03(1)(b), Fla. Stat. (2020). However, a prior battery

T.E.B., A CHILD v. STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 2022 | Docket: 63198491

Published

omitted). Battery is a first-degree misdemeanor. § 784.03(1)(b), Fla. Stat. (2020). However, a prior battery

ALBERT E. NARVAEZ v. STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 2022 | Docket: 63162697

Published

“Battery (Domestic)” charge titled “Battery F.S. 784.03,” referring to the general battery statute. The

ALBERT E. NARVAEZ v. STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 5, 2022 | Docket: 61689418

Published

“Battery (Domestic)” charge titled “Battery F.S. 784.03,” referring to the general battery statute. The

Alfredo Nicolas Talamantes-Enriquez v. U.S. Attorney General

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 9, 2021 | Docket: 60373890

Published

Florida’s simple battery statute, Fla. Stat. § 784.03(1)(a), which contains two numbered phrases — “touches

DANIELLE ELIZABETH HITCHMAN v. THE STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 28, 2021 | Docket: 60088924

Published

with two counts of battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes, and one count of criminal

JEREMY BETHEA v. STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 2, 2021 | Docket: 59954655

Published

Bethea was convicted of battery, in violation of section 784.03(1), Florida Statutes (2018). The trial court

Reinaldo Santos v. United States

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Dec 10, 2020 | Docket: 18733200

Published

causes bodily harm to another person.” Fla. Stat. § 784.03(1)(a). The present-day version of the Florida

United States v. Deangelo Lenard Johnson

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Dec 2, 2020 | Docket: 18708003

Published

against his wife, in violation of Fla. Stat. § 784.03(1). He eventually was sentenced to six months

VINCENTE JIMENEZ v. STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 2020 | Docket: 18534800

Published

description of the crime and improperly references section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes. Accordingly, we remand

GEORGE O. SHRADER v. STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 23, 2019 | Docket: 16102674

Published

sufficient to prove the crime of battery under section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2005). Id. at 1251

FRANCISCO XAVIER DE ARAGON II v. STATE OF FLORIDA

273 So. 3d 26

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 2019 | Docket: 15658410

Published

touching of another against that person’s will. See § 784.03(1)(a)1., Fla. Stat. (2015). Thus, for Appellant

In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases - Report 2017-11

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 28, 2018 | Docket: 8498562

Published

paragraph stating that if the reclassification in section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2018), was charged and

In Re: Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases-Report 2017-11.

260 So. 3d 930

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 20, 2018 | Docket: 8439937

Published

paragraph stating that if the reclassification in section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2018), was charged and

PHILIP WALLACE STAUDERMAN v. STATE OF FLORIDA

261 So. 3d 649

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 12, 2018 | Docket: 8020198

Published

prior convictions), a third-degree felony. See § 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. (2010). Pursuant to the plea,

WILL TWIGG v. STATE OF FLORIDA

254 So. 3d 464

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 24, 2018 | Docket: 7742946

Published

2 Section 784.03 of the Florida Statutes provides that the offense

WILL TWIGG v. STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 2018 | Docket: 7567949

Published

medical care provider. Appellant is correct. Section 784.03 of the Florida Statutes provides that the offense

Dawson v. United States

294 F. Supp. 3d 1300

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2018 | Docket: 64317342

Published

causes bodily harm to another person. Fla. Stat. § 784.03 (2001). The statute contains two numbered elements

United States v. Eddy Wilmer Vail-Bailon

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 25, 2017 | Docket: 6145736

Published

conviction for simple battery under Florida Statute § 784.03 satisfied the elements clause of the Armed Career

Brown v. State

227 So. 3d 185, 2017 WL 2304384, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 7655

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 26, 2017 | Docket: 6066414

Published

second or subsequent offense, a violation of section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2015); Mr. Brown admitted

Gilchrease v. State

219 So. 3d 264, 2017 WL 2265371, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 7515

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 24, 2017 | Docket: 6065463

Published

another person against the will of the other.” § 784.03(l)(a)l, Fla. Stat. (2015). The February 25 incident

Alex Munoz v. State

212 So. 3d 1146, 2017 WL 1041015, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 3579

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 17, 2017 | Docket: 4621387

Published

045(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2016). 2 . See § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2016).

Lewis v. State

211 So. 3d 279, 2017 WL 486987, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 1442

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 7, 2017 | Docket: 60262569

Published

I agree that simple battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes, is a category one (one step

Kenneth J Terry v. State of Florida

207 So. 3d 1037, 2017 WL 469794, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 1393

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 3, 2017 | Docket: 4579987

Published

offense of felony battery, a third degree felony. § 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. (2015). Appellant now argues this

United States v. Robert William Green

842 F.3d 1299, 2016 WL 6994213

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Nov 30, 2016 | Docket: 4546634

Published

third-degree felony battery in violation of Fla. Stat. § 784.03; and (4) felony battery causing great bodily harm

United States v. Robert William Green

842 F.3d 1299, 2016 WL 6994213

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Nov 30, 2016 | Docket: 4546634

Published

third-degree felony battery in violation of Fla. Stat. § 784.03; and (4) felony battery causing great bodily harm

Richard Alfred Washington v. State of Florida

199 So. 3d 1110, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 13483, 2016 WL 4708574

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 8, 2016 | Docket: 4420096

Published

improper for a felony battery conviction under section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes, because that statute

In Re STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES-REPORT NO. 2015-08

194 So. 3d 1007, 2016 WL 3654189

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 7, 2016 | Docket: 4108659

Published

, concur. APPENDIX 8.3 BATTERY § 784.03, Fla. Stat. To prove the crime of Battery

Victor Villanueva v. State of Florida

200 So. 3d 47, 41 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 319, 2016 Fla. LEXIS 1428, 2016 WL 4168765

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 7, 2016 | Docket: 4108654

Published

of another person against that person’s will. § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2008). . Due to our holding

Victor Villanueva v. State of Florida

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 7, 2016 | Docket: 4416257

Published

of another person against that person’s will. § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2008).

Knott v. State

198 So. 3d 768, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 3029, 2016 WL 801143

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 2, 2016 | Docket: 3040727

Published

and BLACK, JJ., Concur. 1 . § 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. (2011) (a third-degree felony)

Dolan v. State

187 So. 3d 262, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 2183, 2016 WL 618901

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 17, 2016 | Docket: 3036703

Published

judgment and sentence for a felony battery under section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2012), which required

Hall v. State

181 So. 3d 581, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 175, 2016 WL 67294

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 6, 2016 | Docket: 3026123

Published

judgment and sentences for felony battery under section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2013), and violation

Charles Osborn v. State of Florida

177 So. 3d 1034

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 2, 2015 | Docket: 3009228

Published

proper predicate to prove felony battery under section 784.03(2), *1035 Florida Statutes (2001)

Michael Smith v. State of Florida

175 So. 3d 906, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 14077, 2015 WL 5603453

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 24, 2015 | Docket: 2851144

Published

2d 1261, 1262 n. 1 (Fla. 2d DCA 2000) (citing § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1999)) (reversing aggravated

Michael Smith v. State of Florida

175 So. 3d 906, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 14077, 2015 WL 5603453

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 24, 2015 | Docket: 2851144

Published

2d 1261, 1262 n. 1 (Fla. 2d DCA 2000) (citing § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1999)) (reversing aggravated

Michael Smith v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 24, 2015 | Docket: 2863196

Published

2d 1261, 1262 n.1 (Fla. 2d DCA 2000) (citing § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1999)) (reversing aggravated

Tabarius Arline v. State

155 So. 3d 1158, 2014 WL 3843075, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 12026

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 6, 2014 | Docket: 839446

Published

a prior battery conviction, in violation of section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2012) — Five years as

Chanterria Roberts v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 30, 2014 | Docket: 385520

Published

reflects the appellant was convicted under section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes 1 Anders v. California

Roberts v. State

143 So. 3d 458, 2014 WL 3566575, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 11236

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 21, 2014 | Docket: 60242318

Published

reflects the appellant was convicted under section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2013). Instead, she was

Thompson v. State

123 So. 3d 1188, 2013 WL 5730015, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 16770

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 23, 2013 | Docket: 60234896

Published

of simple battery.” The court reasoned that section 784.03, Florida Statutes, “establishes the crime of

Altman v. State

113 So. 3d 1032, 2013 WL 2256522, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 8292

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 24, 2013 | Docket: 60231390

Published

- . §§ 784.03, 741.28, Fla. Stat. (2011). . § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2011).

Bradley v. State

106 So. 3d 530, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 2251, 2013 WL 514095

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 2013 | Docket: 60228271

Published

appellant with felony battery in violation of section 784.03(2). It alleged the commission of a battery

State v. Stewart

98 So. 3d 655, 2012 WL 4220310, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 15863

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 2012 | Docket: 60312505

Published

Statutes (2004), and battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2004). The court sentenced

Kerrigan v. State

99 So. 3d 553, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 13844, 2012 WL 3569707

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 21, 2012 | Docket: 60313078

Published

be punished as a third-degree felony under section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2010). Without such evidence

Miles v. State

94 So. 3d 662, 2012 WL 3235209, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 13362

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2012 | Docket: 60310945

Published

convicted of two counts of the same statute — section 784.03(l)(a), Florida Statutes. Clearly, the two batteries

B.B. v. State

86 So. 3d 1216, 2012 WL 1520860, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 6839

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 2, 2012 | Docket: 60307593

Published

determination of delinquency on one count of battery. See § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2010). For the following reasons

United States v. Christopher Dwayne Owens

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Feb 27, 2012 | Docket: 2905130

Published

causes bodily harm to another person,” Fla. Stat. § 784.03, to determine if the offense qualifies as a violent

Wallace v. State

66 So. 3d 1086, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 12978, 2011 WL 3586148

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 17, 2011 | Docket: 2362604

Published

jury was properly instructed as to battery, see § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2008) (stating a battery occurs when

Kirby v. State

68 So. 3d 932, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 12686, 2011 WL 3516139

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 2011 | Docket: 60302394

Published

or intentionally causes bodily harm to another. § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2009). Accordingly, one can

Williams v. State

65 So. 3d 1209, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 12165, 2011 WL 3303473

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 3, 2011 | Docket: 60301659

Published

intentionally caused bodily harm to the victim. § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2008). A felony battery conviction

Cerny v. State

65 So. 3d 609, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 11407, 2011 WL 2936744

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 22, 2011 | Docket: 2365998

Published

will or intentionally caused him bodily harm. See § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2009). There was no such evidence

Coffin v. Brandau

614 F.3d 1240

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 3, 2011 | Docket: 171473

Published

officer under Fla. Stat. Ann. § 784.07(2)(b) and § 784.03(1); resisting an officer with violence under Fla

Coffin v. Brandau

614 F.3d 1240

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 3, 2011 | Docket: 171493

Published

officer under Fla. Stat. Ann. § 784.07(2)(b) and § 784.03(1); resisting an officer with violence under Fla

Horne v. Endres

61 So. 3d 428, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 5425, 2011 WL 1449654

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 15, 2011 | Docket: 60300478

Published

“[i]ntentionally causes bodily harm to another person.” § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2009). The trial court made

Turner v. State

51 So. 3d 542, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 19161, 2010 WL 5128255

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 2010 | Docket: 60297651

Published

REMANDED. GRIFFIN and ORFINGER, JJ„ concur. . See § 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. (2009).

Matfield v. State

41 So. 3d 397, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 11475, 2010 WL 3001438

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 3, 2010 | Docket: 60295224

Published

DCA 1984) (holding that the word “person” in section 784.03(l)(a) “means person or anything intimately

United States v. Smith

725 F. Supp. 2d 1336, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 72225, 2010 WL 2836616

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 19, 2010 | Docket: 96660

Published

"simple" battery as a misdemeanor, Fla. Stat. § 784.03(1)(b), but converts conduct constituting a simple

United States v. Patrick Frederick Williams

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 22, 2010 | Docket: 2907224

Published

causes bodily harm to an individual. Fla. Stat. § 784.03(1). We see no evidence in the record, that we

Coffin v. Brandau

609 F.3d 1204, 2010 U.S. App. LEXIS 12780, 2010 WL 2490977

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 22, 2010 | Docket: 65659201

Published

enforcement officer under Fla. Stat. § 784.07(2)(b) and § 784.03(1); resisting an officer with violence under Fla

United States v. Donald Ray Harris

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 16, 2010 | Docket: 2907259

Published

touching the victim. Id. at 1269; see Fla. Stat. § 784.03(1)(a). The Supreme Court determined that nothing

Coffin v. Brandau

597 F.3d 1205, 2010 U.S. App. LEXIS 3815, 2010 WL 625014

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Feb 24, 2010 | Docket: 65659044

Published

enforcement officer under Fla. Stat. § 784.07(2)(b) and § 784.03(1); resisting an officer with violence under Fla

Harrison v. State

15 So. 3d 916, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 10956, 2009 WL 2392900

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 6, 2009 | Docket: 2590362

Published

retry the appellant for battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2007), the only other lesser-included

J.S. v. State

13 So. 3d 543, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 10066, 2009 WL 1940510

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 8, 2009 | Docket: 60237613

Published

guilt by the trial judge of battery pursuant to section 784.03(l)(a)l, Florida Statutes (2007), arising out

Cox v. State

988 So. 2d 1236, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 12472, 2008 WL 3876003

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 2008 | Docket: 64855572

Published

on the charge of felony battery pursuant to section 784.03(1) and (2), Florida Statutes (2007).1 The jury

Roper v. State

987 So. 2d 243, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 11836, 2008 WL 2987167

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 6, 2008 | Docket: 64855265

Published

(1967). . § 790.23(1), Fla. Stat. (2006). . § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2006).

State v. Rothwell

981 So. 2d 1279, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 7486, 2008 WL 2167861

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 27, 2008 | Docket: 64854891

Published

on the commission of a battery as defined in section 784.03(1), Florida Statutes. The existence of the

Johnson v. State

983 So. 2d 60, 2008 WL 1986678

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 9, 2008 | Docket: 2534695

Published

211 (Fla.2007), the appellant's charge under section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2005), of battery by a person

CB v. State

979 So. 2d 391, 2008 WL 1756597

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 18, 2008 | Docket: 1714676

Published

the lesser included offense of battery under section 784.03(1). The State filed an amended delinquency

C.B. v. State

979 So. 2d 391, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 5737

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 18, 2008 | Docket: 64854610

Published

the lesser included offense of battery under section 784.03(1). The State filed an amended delinquency

F.S. v. State

973 So. 2d 662, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 1414

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 6, 2008 | Docket: 64853707

Published

PER CURIAM. Affirmed. § 776.012, § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2007); R.I. v. State, 561 So.2d 26 (Fla. 3d DCA

T.S. v. State

965 So. 2d 1288, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 16374

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 19, 2007 | Docket: 64852634

Published

“[ijnten-tionally causes bodily harm to another person.” § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2005). The definition of felony

Baker v. State

959 So. 2d 1250, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 10075, 2007 WL 1857808

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 2007 | Docket: 64851490

Published

(Fla.2002). The crime of battery is defined in section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2005), and occurs

Howard v. State

950 So. 2d 1260, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 3866, 2007 WL 776551

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 2007 | Docket: 64849655

Published

concur. . § 784.02 l(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2005). . § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2005).

Wolk v. Seminole County, Fla.

510 F. Supp. 2d 786, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11372, 2007 WL 601752

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 16, 2007 | Docket: 2136192

Published

arrested him for battery in violation of Fla. Stat. § 784.03(l)(a).[1] Deputy Klein transported Plaintiff to

State v. Robbins

936 So. 2d 22, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 10363, 2006 WL 1708311

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 23, 2006 | Docket: 64846199

Published

second-degree felony the crime of simple battery, section 784.03 of the Florida Statutes (1985), when the defendant

J.R.H. v. State

932 So. 2d 430, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 6534, 2006 WL 1154943

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 3, 2006 | Docket: 64845555

Published

charged him with felony battery pursuant to section 784.03(1) and (2), Florida Statutes (2005). The felony

W.J.H. v. State

922 So. 2d 458, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 3617

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 2006 | Docket: 64842638

Published

conviction for felony battery, pursuant to section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes, in subsequent delinquency

R.R. v. State

920 So. 2d 146, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 1273

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 3, 2006 | Docket: 64842167

Published

release. He was charged with a violation of section 784.03(2), which provides: A person who has one prior

State v. J.C.

916 So. 2d 847, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 12792

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 19, 2005 | Docket: 64841398

Published

G., E.G., and C.C. were charged with battery. § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2004). J.G. was also charged with

S.L.G. v. State

912 So. 2d 613, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 12203, 2005 WL 1842581

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 5, 2005 | Docket: 64840636

Published

“violation of law,” specifically, a violation of section 784.03, is the necessary predicate for the imposition

J.I.S. v. State

902 So. 2d 890, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 8081

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 31, 2005 | Docket: 64838502

Published

definite term of imprisonment not exceeding 1 year”); § 784.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2003) (proscribing simple battery

V.K.E. v. State

902 So. 2d 343, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 8060

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 27, 2005 | Docket: 64838431

Published

assesses this surcharge for a violation of section 784.03 (battery statute), and section 985.03(58) defines

S.S.M. v. State

898 So. 2d 84, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 18304

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 2004 | Docket: 64837323

Published

the surcharge on any defendant who “violates” section 784.03 without exception for juveniles. The State

S.D. v. State

882 So. 2d 447, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 12867

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 1, 2004 | Docket: 64832551

Published

Intentionally causes bodily harm to another person.” § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2002). Intent to commit a battery

B.J. v. State

869 So. 2d 745, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 4592, 2004 WL 735522

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 7, 2004 | Docket: 64829200

Published

’s intent, a necessary element of battery. See § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2001). In pronouncing B.J. guilty

Ramos v. State

864 So. 2d 1250, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 780, 2004 WL 177046

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 30, 2004 | Docket: 64827865

Published

. § 812.014(2)(c)(l), Fla. Stat. (2000). . § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2000). . Nelson v. State, 274 So

Ahrens v. State

861 So. 2d 521, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 19246, 2003 WL 22970869

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 19, 2003 | Docket: 64827033

Published

felony, rather than a first degree misdemeanor. See § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (2002). Accordingly, we affirm except

Pinkard v. State

852 So. 2d 377, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 12248, 2003 WL 21949601

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 15, 2003 | Docket: 64824389

Published

under case number DM 02-000423 pursuant to section 784.03, Florida Statutes (2002). The State then filed

J.E.A. v. State

842 So. 2d 851, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 18693

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 20, 2002 | Docket: 64822153

Published

disposition hearing on misdemeanor battery. Section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (2000), provides that

Bates v. State

825 So. 2d 1025, 2002 WL 2030873

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 6, 2002 | Docket: 1274100

Published

appellant was convicted of felony battery under section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (1996), which provides

Standard Jury Instructions In Criminal Cases—Submission 2001-1

824 So. 2d 881, 27 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 451, 2002 Fla. LEXIS 880, 2002 WL 926073

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 9, 2002 | Docket: 64817122

Published

Child Abuse Fla. Stat. 827.03(1) Battery Fla. Stat. 784,03 Comment This instruction is based on section

Wingfield v. State

799 So. 2d 1022, 2001 WL 1585075

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 13, 2001 | Docket: 1681641

Published

purposes of proving a simple battery under section 784.03(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1999). In the instant

State v. Conley

799 So. 2d 400, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 16037, 2001 WL 1419331

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 14, 2001 | Docket: 64810023

Published

276 (Fla. 4th DCA 1995)(emphasis added); accord § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (1999). In this case, while

Hilaire v. State

799 So. 2d 403, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 16050, 2001 WL 1416795

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 14, 2001 | Docket: 64810024

Published

the intent to impede the officer’s pursuit. Section 784.03(l)(a), Florida Statutes (2000), provides: The

A.M. v. State

790 So. 2d 1233, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 11358

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2001 | Docket: 64807286

Published

Fla. Slat. (2000), a second degree felony. . § 784.03, Fla. Slat. (2000). . § 812.13(c), Fla. Stat

Byrd v. State

789 So. 2d 1169, 2001 WL 770009

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 11, 2001 | Docket: 1696202

Published

intentional touching of another against their will. See § 784.03(1)(a)1, Fla. Stat. (2000). It was this definition

State v. Smith

794 So. 2d 651, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 7935, 2001 WL 630648

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 8, 2001 | Docket: 64808436

Published

serve as prior convictions for purposes of section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (1999). I would reverse

State v. T.T.

773 So. 2d 586, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 15408, 2000 WL 1741679

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 28, 2000 | Docket: 64802425

Published

conviction, it has done so in explicit terms. See § 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. (1999) (“For purposes of this subsection

C.A.C. v. State

771 So. 2d 1261, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 14887

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 15, 2000 | Docket: 64801903

Published

intentionally causes bodily harm to another person. See § 784.03(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (1999).

R.T.L. v. State

764 So. 2d 871, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 10139

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 9, 2000 | Docket: 64799491

Published

intentionally causes bodily harm to another person. See § 784.03(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1999).

State v. Haney

766 So. 2d 346, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 8170, 2000 WL 864457

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 30, 2000 | Docket: 64800145

Published

PRIOR CONVICTION FOR BATTERY FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 784.03(2), FLORIDA STATUTES? AFFIRMED; QUESTION CERTIFIED

Schusler v. State

760 So. 2d 271, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 6863, 2000 WL 726368

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 7, 2000 | Docket: 64797953

Published

deadly weapon in doing so. See § 784.045(l)(a)2 and § 784.03(l)(a) (1997). For these collateral acts to be

Moss v. State

753 So. 2d 784, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 3726, 2000 WL 313494

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 29, 2000 | Docket: 64796001

Published

of battery on a pregnant woman pursuant to Section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (1999). See Dix v. State

Blanche v. State

744 So. 2d 573, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 14783, 1999 WL 1025259

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 1999 | Docket: 64792093

Published

Concur. . § 810.02(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1997). . § 784.03(l)(b), Fla. Stat. (1997). .An unrelated charge

Scelta v. Delicatessen Support Services, Inc.

71 F. Supp. 2d 1222, 1999 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 17721, 1999 WL 1051918

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 7, 1999 | Docket: 65970961

Published

person against the will of that person.” Fla.Stat. § 784.03 (1991). See Biles v. State, 700 So.2d 166, 167

State v. Wilson

734 So. 2d 521, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 6683, 1999 WL 318814

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 21, 1999 | Docket: 64788600

Published

. See § 843.01, Fla. Slat. (1993). . See § 784.03, Fla. Slat. (1993). .Section 921.0013(2), Florida

A.L.B. v. State

712 So. 2d 1290, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 9470, 1998 WL 416493

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 24, 1998 | Docket: 64781681

Published

DAUKSCH, W. SHARP and ANTOON, JJ., concur. . § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1995).

Lepak v. State

707 So. 2d 805, 1998 WL 62618

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 18, 1998 | Docket: 2589544

Published

not bar Lepak's prosecution for battery under section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1995). Cf. State v. Sykes

M.J.P. v. State

742 So. 2d 266, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 10234, 1997 WL 536011

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 3, 1997 | Docket: 64791334

Published

maximum allowable sentence of one year. See section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1995). In a recent and factually

Smith v. State

687 So. 2d 308, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 250, 1997 WL 26471

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 1997 | Docket: 64770688

Published

of battery is a misdemeanor, not a felony. See § 784.03(2), Fla. Stat. Although there was no objection

Boroughs v. State

684 So. 2d 274, 1996 WL 695269

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 6, 1996 | Docket: 1482512

Published

NOTES [1] § 794.011(5), Fla. Stat. (1995). [2] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1995). [3] § 90.404, Fla. Stat.

Ago

Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Nov 4, 1996 | Docket: 3259053

Published

without a warrant for a battery as defined in section 784.03, Florida Statutes, when the crime is committed

State v. T.W.

679 So. 2d 69, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 9445

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 11, 1996 | Docket: 64767119

Published

arrested on a charge of battery in violation of section 784.03(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1993). *70When T.W

Thornton v. State

679 So. 2d 1207, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 8065, 1996 WL 431173

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 2, 1996 | Docket: 64767545

Published

(1993). . § 810.02(3), Fla.Stat. (1993). . § 784.03, Fla.Stat. (1993).

T.G. v. State

677 So. 2d 957, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 8036

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 31, 1996 | Docket: 64766482

Published

delinquent for committing a battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1993). We find merit in

Manley v. State

677 So. 2d 104, 1996 WL 417533

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 26, 1996 | Docket: 2523300

Published

[2] § 784.045(1)(a)1., Fla. Stat. (1993). [3] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1993).

B.S.W. v. State

668 So. 2d 1075, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 1612

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 1996 | Docket: 64762752

Published

conviction and sentence for battery, a violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1993). He argues that since

R.M. v. State

664 So. 2d 42, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 12564

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 6, 1995 | Docket: 64760544

Published

could not have been convicted of battery under section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1993), citing L.S. v. State

S.P. v. State

664 So. 2d 1064, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 12611

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 29, 1995 | Docket: 64760953

Published

offense.” Battery is a first-degree misdemeanor, see § 784.03(2), Fla.Stat. (1993), which is punishable by a

Williams v. State

662 So. 2d 377, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 10952, 1995 WL 608206

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 18, 1995 | Docket: 64759923

Published

in fact, it is a first-degree misdemeanor. Section 784.03(2), Florida Statutes (1993). ERVIN and LAWRENCE

Beebe v. Foster

661 So. 2d 401, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 10919, 1995 WL 607756

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 18, 1995 | Docket: 64759246

Published

victim and therefore a battery conviction under section 784.03(l)(a) would not be possible. This refutes petitioners’

Rias v. State

653 So. 2d 495, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 4179, 1995 WL 232561

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 21, 1995 | Docket: 64755496

Published

JJ., concur. . § 784.07, Fla.Stat. (1993). . § 784.03(2), Fla.Stat. (1993). .§ 784.07(2)(b), Fla.Stat

Addison v. State

653 So. 2d 482, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 3703, 1995 WL 214608

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 1995 | Docket: 64755486

Published

Stat. (1991). . § 787.02, Fla.Stat. (1991). . § 784.03, Fla.Stat. (1991). . U.S. Const., amend. VI

Lowell v. State

652 So. 2d 975, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 3507, 1995 WL 147391

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 6, 1995 | Docket: 64755254

Published

Statutes, when, in fact, battery is a violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1991), and is a first degree

C.B. v. State

647 So. 2d 964, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 11860

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 7, 1994 | Docket: 64753045

Published

C.B. pled guilty to battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1991). Thereafter, on December

Hill v. State

643 So. 2d 653, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 9483, 1994 WL 534774

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 5, 1994 | Docket: 64751422

Published

THREADGILL and LAZZARA, JJ., concur. . Violations of § 784.03, Fla.Stat. (1991), and § 800.04(3), Fla.Stat.

Hill v. State

643 So. 2d 653, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 9483, 1994 WL 534774

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 5, 1994 | Docket: 64751422

Published

THREADGILL and LAZZARA, JJ., concur. . Violations of § 784.03, Fla.Stat. (1991), and § 800.04(3), Fla.Stat.

Dewitt v. State

639 So. 2d 694, 1994 WL 321729

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 8, 1994 | Docket: 2555889

Published

NOTES [1] § 812.13(2), Fla. Stat. (1993). [2] § 784.03, Fla. Stat. (1993).

State v. Godwin

638 So. 2d 210, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 6172, 1994 WL 277976

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 24, 1994 | Docket: 64749135

Published

subsequently adjudicated guilty on both counts, section 784.03 and section 784.07(2)(b), Florida Statutes

Fulmore v. State

634 So. 2d 829, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 3716, 1994 WL 140723

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1994 | Docket: 64747450

Published

concur. . § 893.13(l)(f), Fla.Stat. (1991). . § 784.03, Fla.Stat. (1991).

Rogers v. State

627 So. 2d 1352, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 12909, 1993 WL 540133

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 1993 | Docket: 64744728

Published

Rogers was a habitual violent felony offender. See § 784.-03, Fla.Stat. (1991). This finding is contrary to

J.R. v. State

627 So. 2d 126, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 11974, 1993 WL 495989

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 1993 | Docket: 64744290

Published

part. HARRIS, C.J., and PETERSON, J., concur. . § 784.03, Fla.Stat. (1991). . § 843.02, Fla.Stat. (1991)

Newsome v. State

623 So. 2d 1250, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 9830, 1993 WL 383496

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 29, 1993 | Docket: 64698670

Published

felony. Battery is a first-degree misdemeanor. Section 784.03(2), Fla.Stat. (1991). The trial court, upon

Y.S. v. State

620 So. 2d 245, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 6671, 1993 WL 217011

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 1993 | Docket: 64697046

Published

was charged with misdemeanor battery under section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1991). Y.S. appeared for

Green v. State

619 So. 2d 36, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 6467, 1993 WL 196328

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 11, 1993 | Docket: 64696539

Published

section 743.03(l)(a) should be corrected to read section 784.03(l)(a). COBB, W. SHARP and HARRIS, JJ., concur

Florida Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services v. State

616 So. 2d 66, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 2426

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 4, 1993 | Docket: 64695237

Published

guilty to a charge of battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes, a first-degree mis*67demeanor

T.R.H. v. State

605 So. 2d 992, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 10423, 1992 WL 266985

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 9, 1992 | Docket: 64670130

Published

could not have committed a battery on the officer. § 784.03(l)(a), Fla.Stat. (1991). Therefore, we reverse

Mishoe v. State

601 So. 2d 1284, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 13752, 1992 WL 150866

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 2, 1992 | Docket: 64668792

Published

concur. . § 794.011(2), Fla.Stat. (1989). . § 784.03, Fla.Stat. (1989).

Rodriguez v. State

594 So. 2d 318, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 1027, 1992 WL 21892

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 11, 1992 | Docket: 64665485

Published

§§ 784.011, 787.021, Fla.Stat. (1989). . See § 784.03, Fla.Stat. (1989).

C.C. v. State

576 So. 2d 951, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 2923, 1991 WL 45211

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 2, 1991 | Docket: 64657500

Published

to harm or touch another against his will. See § 784.03(1), Fla.Stat. (1989); Russell v. State, 373 So

Thorn v. State

529 So. 2d 363, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 1921, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 3675, 1988 WL 82682

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 1988 | Docket: 64636322

Published

the appellant with battery in violation of section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1985). Pursuant to a plea

Walker v. State

501 So. 2d 156, 37 Educ. L. Rep. 737, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 316, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 6460

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 23, 1987 | Docket: 64624415

Published

Significant to this issue is the *157fact that a section 784.03 battery constitutes a misdemeanor of the first

Walker v. State

501 So. 2d 156, 37 Educ. L. Rep. 737, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 316, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 6460

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 23, 1987 | Docket: 64624415

Published

Significant to this issue is the *157fact that a section 784.03 battery constitutes a misdemeanor of the first

Northcut v. State

493 So. 2d 85, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1905

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 3, 1986 | Docket: 1246868

Published

against the will of said Janice Brown, contrary to F.S. 784.03(1)." The statute allegedly violated provides:

State v. Mitchell

486 So. 2d 63, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 835, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 7181

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 9, 1986 | Docket: 64618424

Published

offense” of simple battery, a misdemeanor, under section 784.03, Florida Statutes.1 It is clear that a plea

LeSavage v. White

755 F.2d 814, 1985 U.S. App. LEXIS 28468

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Mar 20, 1985 | Docket: 66205010

Published

violation of Florida’s battery statute, Fla.Stat.Ann. § 784.03 (1976). Carpenter’s affidavit tendered to the

Coleman v. State

460 So. 2d 578, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 26, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 16451

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 19, 1984 | Docket: 64608664

Published

misdemean- or offense of simple battery. See § 784.-03(2), Fla.Stat. (1981). Accordingly, the trial court

Hudak v. State

457 So. 2d 594, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 2205, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 15586

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 17, 1984 | Docket: 64607424

Published

jury and found guilty of battery, contrary to Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1982), based on an altercation

Shephard v. State

455 So. 2d 479, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 1735, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14593

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 9, 1984 | Docket: 64606672

Published

process grounds. . § 784.011, Fla.Stat. (1983). . § 784.03, Fla.Stat. (1983).

D.C. v. State

436 So. 2d 203, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19567

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 9, 1983 | Docket: 64599021

Published

criminal count of battery, as described in Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1981), is not intended to

Davenport v. State

429 So. 2d 1352, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19161

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 20, 1983 | Docket: 64596485

Published

. See § 794.011(5), Fla.Stat. (1981). . See § 784.03, Fla.Stat. (1981). .See § 777.04(4)(c), Fla

In the Interest of S. M. v. McCormack

398 So. 2d 511, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 19938

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 27, 1981 | Docket: 64582665

Published

1980, had committed a battery in violation of Section 784.03(1), Florida Statutes (1979). S.M. pleaded nolo

State v. Buffett

397 So. 2d 1060, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 19760

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 13, 1981 | Docket: 64582411

Published

the crime charged was “in violation of Florida Statute 784.03” which is the misdemean- or statute. Here

Selley v. State

403 So. 2d 427, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 16276

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 28, 1980 | Docket: 64584972

Published

, and FRANK D. UP-CHURCH, Jr., J., concur. . § 784.03 Fla.Stat. (1977), Battery. (1) A person commits

Lee v. State

384 So. 2d 35, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 16123

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 30, 1980 | Docket: 64576376

Published

charged defendant with aggravated battery under section 784.03(l)(a), (b) and 784.045(l)(b), Florida Statutes

Scott v. State

379 So. 2d 1021, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 15548

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 1980 | Docket: 64574279

Published

misdemeanor offense of simple battery, proscribed by Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1977). Englund v. State

Hunter v. State

376 So. 2d 438, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 16057

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 29, 1979 | Docket: 64572606

Published

with was battery, a first-degree misdemeanor. Section 784.03(2). Because no other felony was joined with

Grant v. State

363 So. 2d 1063, 1978 Fla. LEXIS 4830

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 26, 1978 | Docket: 64566844

Published

of battering another person in violation of Section 784.03(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1975).1 His challenge

Smiley v. State

354 So. 2d 922, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 14913

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 1978 | Docket: 64562625

Published

Kimberly’s legs was a simple battery, a misdemeanor, Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1975). Since this alleged

L. B. v. State

355 So. 2d 816

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 1978 | Docket: 64563148

Published

battery need not be sufficient to injure. See Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1975); and Restatement,

Sykes v. State

351 So. 2d 87, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 16777

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 2, 1977 | Docket: 64560893

Published

to support a conviction of simple battery. Section 784.03, Florida Statutes (1975). Since all the evidence

Brice v. State

348 So. 2d 636, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 16028

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 29, 1977 | Docket: 64559644

Published

(1975). . § 784.011, Fla.Stat. (1975). . § 784.03, Fla.Stat. (1975).

Oldenburg v. State

270 So. 2d 387

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 19, 1972 | Docket: 64529282

Published

simple assault and battery within the purview of § 784.03, Fla.Stat., F.S.A., and that such a finding was