§ 784.045, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 784. ASSAULT; BATTERY; CULPABLE NEGLIGENCE
Aggravated battery.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1)(a) A person commits aggravated battery who, in committing battery:
1. Intentionally or knowingly causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement; or
2. 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.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 1, ch. 70-63; s. 732, ch. 71-136; s. 20, ch. 74-383; s. 10, ch. 75-298; s. 3, ch. 88-344; s. 7, ch. 2021-6.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.082, Fla. Stat.Penalties; applicability of sentencing structures; mandatory minimum sentences for certain reoffenders previously released from prison.Printed as s. 775.082
- § 775.083, Fla. Stat.Fines.Printed as s. 775.083
- § 775.084, Fla. Stat.Violent career criminals; habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders; three-time violent felony offenders; definitions; procedure; enhanced penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms.Printed as s. 775.084
- § 870.01, Fla. Stat.Affrays and riots.Printed as s. 870.01
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The Florida Statutes
- § 775.0823, Fla. Stat.Violent offenses committed against specified justice system personnel.Printed as s. 784.045
- § 775.30, Fla. Stat.Terrorism; defined; penalties.Printed as s. 784.045
- § 794.056, Fla. Stat.Rape Crisis Program Trust Fund.Printed as s. 784.045
- § 823.05, Fla. Stat.Places and groups engaged in certain activities declared a nuisance; abatement and enjoinment.Printed as s. 784.045
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