What is aggravated battery of pregnant victim in Florida?
The crime of Aggravated Battery of Pregnant Victim is a Second Degree Felony in Florida which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000.
The offense of aggravated battery of pregnant victim occurs when:
- A person intentionally touched or struck victim against her will or intentionally caused bodily harm to victim.
- Victim was pregnant at time of the offense.
- The person committing the aggravated battery knew or should have known that the victim was pregnant.
Some of the defenses to aggravated battery of pregnant victim are:
- Consent.
- There was no specific intent to cause the level of injury that incurred.
- The aggravated battery of pregnant victim was an act of self-defense.
- Lack of knowledge that the victim was pregnant.
References:
Firth v. State: On specific intent.
Small v. State: On knowledge of pregnancy.
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