Florida · Florida Statutes — Title XLVI, Crimes
Fla. Stat. (Crimes) § 784.041: Felony battery; domestic battery by strangulation
What this law says, in plain English
Felony battery involves intentionally striking another person causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or disfigurement. Domestic battery by strangulation involves intentionally impeding breathing or blood circulation of a family member or dating partner, creating risk of great bodily harm.
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