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Editor: Will Hanlon & Charlie Lambert
Profession: Tampa Defense Attorneys

Category: Criminal Law

State v. B; Judge: Lamar H. Battles

FACTS: The client was charged with Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer (3rd degree felony), Resisting With Violence (3rd degree felony), and Disorderly Conduct. The incident occurred at the Seminole Hardrock Gaming Casino in Tampa. The client consumed too much alcohol, and became belligerent towards security and the Seminole Police. After a lengthy argument with the police she was handcuffed. As she was being escorted by police she kicked two officers. Eventually, the client was arrested, placed in hobble restraints, and transported to the Orient Road Jail.

DEFENSE: The client was forced to the ground when she was restrained by the officers. During this process her back was to the officers, and she experienced a tremendous amount which forced her to move her leg and strike the officer.

RESULT: The Battery on a law enforcement officer, and disorderly conduct charge were dismissed, and the client entered a plea that involved no conviction on her record.

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