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Assault

There are two types of Assault in Florida – Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault. Read more about each of these crimes, their potential penalties, and possible defenses below.

Simple Assault

In Florida, simple assault is a criminal offense defined under Florida Statutes Section 784.011.

Aggravated Assault

In Florida, aggravated assault is a more serious form of assault and is defined under Florida Statutes Section 784.021.

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