A Palm Harbor man has been arrested by federal agents at Tampa International Airport. The defendant, 28-year old David Wysocki, allegedly punched his pregnant wife and bit her while traveling on an Air Tran flight from Baltimore to Tampa. He is also accused of threatening to kill her when he exited the airplane. Wysocki is now charged with a federal abuse crime.
Wysocki's wife stated to federal agents that he has abused her in the past and had even previously threatened to kill her with a knife. The FBI report also documented the statements of flight attendants and that Wysocki screamed at his wife's two children during the trip. Airport police also filed a disorderly intoxication charge against the Defendant, in addition to the federal abuse crime. Wysocki has not been granted bond and is currently awaiting trial at the Orient Road Jail.
A pregnant victim greatly increases the severity of a physical crime. The crime of battery occurs by an offender striking another with the intention of inflicting harm. A first offense is considered a misdemeanor in Florida and punishable by up to one year in prison. However, if the offender commits the crime against a knowingly pregnant victim, the Defendant will be charged with a second degree felony. Aggravated battery is punishable by up to 15 years behind bars. Wysocki is now in major hot water with the Federal Courts, because he allegedly committed this crime against a pregnant person aboard an airplane.
A crime against a pregnant person is never excusable; however, just because an arrest has been made does not mean a crime has been committed. In my experience, I have learned to look at all sides of the case and not just witness testimony. Heated arguments or scorn lovers could push alleged victims to file false reports with authorities. Mistaken, bystanders may misinterpret a verbal confrontation into a crime and contact police on good faith. The reasoning possibilities are endless.
If you are facing a criminal charge against a pregnant person, contact an experienced Tampa criminal defense attorney for help. I have handled numerous Tampa violent crime cases and my firm has over 100 years of combined legal experience. I am unafraid to take on tough cases that other attorneys have turned down. I am confident that I have the skills and experience to handle circumstances that others do not.
