Florida statute
Fla. Stat. § 784.045 — Aggravated battery
Current through 2025 Florida Statutes
Part of Chapter 784: Assault; Battery; Culpable Negligence, Florida Statutes.
Criminal charges under this statute
Full text of Fla. Stat. § 784.045
Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.
(1)(a) A person commits aggravated battery who, in committing battery:1. Intentionally or knowingly causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement; or2. Uses a deadly weapon.(b) A person commits aggravated battery if the person who was the victim of the battery was pregnant at the time of the offense and the offender knew or should have known that the victim was pregnant.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
(3) For the purposes of sentencing under chapter 921, a violation of this section committed by a person acting in furtherance of a riot or an aggravated riot prohibited under s. 870.01 is ranked one level above the ranking under s. 921.0022 for the offense committed.
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Questions this section answers
Is aggravated battery a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
Aggravated battery is a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 784.045.
Which Florida statute covers aggravated battery?
Aggravated battery is governed by Fla. Stat. § 784.045 (Aggravated battery).
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