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To: Former Proud Canadian
784.03 Battery; felony battery.--

(1)(a) The offense of battery occurs when a person:

1. Actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other; or

2. Intentionally causes bodily harm to another person.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person who commits battery commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

(2) A person who has one prior conviction for battery, aggravated battery, or felony battery and who commits any second or subsequent battery commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. For purposes of this subsection, "conviction" means a determination of guilt that is the result of a plea or a trial, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld or a plea of nolo contendere is entered.

2011 Florida Statutes - F.S. 784.03

Or, if Trayvon was attempting to disarm Zimmerman, see this statute:

784.045 Aggravated battery.--

(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) Whoever commits aggravated battery shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

2011 Florida Statutes - F.S. 784.045

If Trayvon was alive, he'd be charged with a crime.

13 posted on 03/30/2012 5:58:47 AM PDT by Cboldt
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To: Cboldt

Pam Biondi is a hottie AG with higher aspirations. It will be interesting to see what she does(or doesn’t).


15 posted on 03/30/2012 6:01:41 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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