Analyzing Four Types of Aggravated Battery Crimes in Illinois
Aggravated battery is a serious offense under the Illinois Criminal Code. Unlike standard battery crimes — which merely require bodily harm or physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature — various circumstances can trigger charges for aggravated battery. To illustrate the different versions of this offense, the following sections will analyze four types of aggravated battery crimes under 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05.
Aggravated Battery Based on Injury
Aggravated battery under Section 12-3.05 can be based on the nature of injury sustained. This version of aggravated battery applies when the perpetrator also:
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Causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement;
Uses a flammable, explosive, or other substance to cause great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement;
Inflicts great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement, knowing the victim to be a police officer, firefighter, or similar agent;
Causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to an