In the state of Florida, battery and assault are two separate crimes. Put simply, an assault is a threat to do violence that puts someone in fear and battery means touching someone against their will or causing bodily harm to someone. Whether you have been charged with one or with both, Esposito Law Firm will work through the legal process to receive as minimal a penalty as possible to you. Depending on how the battery or assault is committed, it can be filed as either a misdemeanor or felony. As defense attorneys, we work hard to give you as much of a chance as possible of receiving a lesser penalty. We have your best interest in mind as defense attorneys.