If you've been charged with this offense, it's crucial to understand that different types of battery carry different penalties. While misdemeanors carry lighter offenses, felony battery usually results in at least a year of jail time.
This article will help you determine the seriousness of the charge you're facing, so keep reading to learn more.
According to the Indiana Code, a person commits criminal battery when they intentionally touch a person or place bodily fluids or waste on them "in a rude, insolent, or angry manner."
This charge starts as a Class B misdemeanor but increases according to the circumstances and damage to the other person. For example, if the offense caused bodily injury to another person, the charge will rise to a Class A misdemeanor.
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