Simple Battery is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by up to one year in jail.
Felony Battery is a felony of the third degree and is punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
Aggravated Battery is a felony of the second degree, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Simple Battery is when a person:
Actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other; or
Intentionally causes bodily harm to another person.
A person who commits battery commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable by up to one year in jail.
Felony Battery is when a person:
Actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other; causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement.
A person who commits felony battery commits a felony of the third degree, punishable by up to five years in prison.
Aggravated Battery is when a person
committing battery one intentionally or knowingly causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement; or uses a deadly weapon.
A person commits Aggravated Battery if the person who was the victim of the battery was pregnant at the time of the offense and the offender knew or should have known that the victim was pregnant.
A person who commits aggravated battery shall be guilty of a felony of the second degree, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
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