Under the law, your body is your castle. The law has made it clear that intentionally touching another is not allowed, be it a simple unwanted touch, or contact that leads to great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement. There are additional aggravators that can cause the penalty to increase, such as use of a weapon, if the victim is pregnant, or a law enforcement officer. A simple misdemeanor battery becomes a felony if the victim is known to the subject to be a law enforcement officer, whether or not serious injury or contact was made. Often times a simple misunderstanding can lead to allegations of battery.

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For more information, see Florida Statute 784.03:  Battery; felony battery