1.4. Battery

• A person who uses intentional and unlawful force or violence to cause physical harm to another person.

- Penal Code 1.4 is a misdemeanor punishable by no more than 20 months imprisonment and no more than a fine of $80. This falls under Officer Discretion.

NOTES:

Battery is defined as the moment aggressive physical contact occurs. The first punch or two would be Battery. To keep punching and fighting extensively afterward is Aggravated Battery.

Grabbing someone may be either assault or battery, depending on the circumstances.