A defendant adjudicated guilty, who intentionally committed bodily harm to another person, under the Florida Law must serve:
- 10 days in jail for a first offense
- 15 days in jail for a second offense
- 20 days in jail for a third or subsequent offense.
A defendant described above whose violence was committed in the presence of a related child under age 16, must serve:
- 15 days in jail for a first offense;
- 20 days in jail for a second offense; or
- 30 days in jail for a third or subsequent offense.
Under Section 741.283, Florida law requires mandatory jail time for offenders who have been adjudicated guilty of domestic violence battery and who intentionally caused bodily harm to another person. The penalties are also increased, if, in addition to the previous two factors, the violence was committed in the presence of a minor. Contact me today or go to The Law Office of Kurt Teifke so we can discuss the details of your case.