what is misdemeanor battery
The crime of Simple Battery or Misdemeanor Battery is defined under Section 784.03, Florida Statutes. In Florida, the term battery means: 1  Any actual and intentional touching or striking of another person against that personâs will (non-consensual), or.2  The intentional causing of bodily harm to another person.o commit the crime of misdemeanor battery, an accused does not have to injure the alleged victim. The intentional touching against another personâs will is sufficient. In fact, where the allegation is that the touching was against the alleged victimâs will, the existence or extent of injury becomes irrelevant.