Domestic assault and battery occur when the assault and battery take place between family or household members. If you are accused of a domestic assault or battery, it’s important to clear your reputation as soon as possible. Allegations of abuse can lead to serious penalties and present obstacles through your future.
Penalties for domestic assault mirror those of a regular assault, which is a second-degree misdemeanor offense in Florida, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500. A domestic battery carries the same maximum jail time as a standard battery, which is a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.