§ 29-42. Battery.

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(a)

A person commits battery if he intentionally or knowingly without legal justification and by any means causes bodily harm to an individual, or makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an individual.

(b)

A person who commits battery shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(Code 1969, § 29-23)

State law reference

Similar provisions, 720 ILCS 5/12-3.

                    
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