(A) A person commits battery if he or she intentionally or knowingly, without legal justifications 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) It shall be unlawful to commit a battery.
(Prior Code, § 13-403) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 720 ILCS 5/12-3