As with any crime, a defense to Battery (Florida Statute 784.03) can involve a denial of the allegations or arguments that the allegations cannot be proven. However, there are defenses specific to Battery:
Legally reviewed by Tonmiel Rodriguez, Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer — last reviewed June 2026.
- Self Defense (Justifiable Use of Non-Deadly Force) — you had to touch or strike the other person to stop their unlawful use of force against you
- Consent — the other person agreed to the contact
- Lack of Intent — the contact was unintentional
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