(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) It shall be unlawful to commit a battery.
(1993 Code, § 27-3-2) Penalty, see § 1-1-19
Statutory reference:
See similar provisions, Ch. 720, Act 5, § 12-3