§ 132.03 BATTERY.
   (A)   A person commits battery if he or she intentionally or knowingly without legal justification and by any means:
      (1)   Causes bodily harm to an individual; or
      (2)   Makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an individual.
   (B)   Battery is a Class A misdemeanor.
(ILCS Chapter 720, Act 5, § 12-3) (1981 Code, § 42.12, 12-3)