Conan and Herman
Mark T. Conan
Attorney at Law
J. Scott Herman
Attorney at LawOrlando Assault and Battery Attorney
Assault and Battery are actually two distinct and very different crimes. TV shows routinely miscontrue this as one charge, but in Florida that is not the case. Assault does not involve the physical act of touching. Actions, such as clenched fists, display of weapons, or even threats of violence combined with the immediate ability to inflict the threat of violence equates to an assualt in the state of Florida. The assault can be simple-which makes it a misdemeanor or aggravated assault which is prosecuted in Circuit Court.
Battery requires a touching, but does not require injury. The touching could be with hands or objects, such as bats, rocks, knives and any instrument. Battery chareges can be upgraded depending on the weapon used, the amount or extent of injury, or the accused's prior record of battery offenses.
Our Firm
A number of individuals in the criminal justice system feel as if they do not have the sufficient financial resources to hire a private attorney. However, before you reach this conclusion, please contact our office to discuss the multiple payment plan options we have available to our clients. You can call the Law Office of Conan & Herman, P.A., any time, 24 hours a day, and an attorney will personally speak to you about the strengths and weaknesses of your case. We offer free consultations to any person who calls. Additionally, unlike most other attorneys, we will gladly pull your court file from the Clerk of the Court and review the allegations in your case for no additional charge.
The Law Office of Conan and Herman, P.A. consists of two attorneys: Mark T. Conan, Esq. and J. Scott Herman, Esq.. These two attorneys have handled thousands of criminal cases, including over 100 jury trials. Mr. Conan and Mr. Herman are both qualified to handle any type of criminal offense ranging in degree from misdemeanors or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) to capital felonies punishable by a maximum sentence of life in prison.
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Security Cameras Around Orlando Meant to Reduce Crime
Orlando Criminal Law Attorneys may be defending more people caught in public crimes such as assault and battery, theft and trespassing due to the amount of security cameras installed in public places since 9/11. However, law enforcement authorities are hoping the increased surveillance will reduce crime as people realize they are being watched before they break the law.
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Orlando man charged with criminal DUI after he crashes into House
A man who went for a wild ride last week may be looking for help from Orlando criminal law attorneys and Orlando DUI lawyers as he awaits charges for his crimes. Police suspect that alcohol may have been a factor in his accident and subsequent behavior.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol and Orange County deputies, the incident happened Thursday in Pine Hills, just outside of ...
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If you have any legal question, please contact the Law Offices of Conan & Herman, P.A. today. Our consultations can be scheduled the same day for an office or telephone consultation. If you need an attorney for a case in Orange County, Lake County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Polk County, Volusia County, Brevard County, Marion County, Sumter County, or any of the surrounding counties in Central Florida, contact our office today.