(1)04. Battery

A person who uses intentional and unlawful force or violence to cause physical harm to another person is guilty under this code section.

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Battery is defined as the moment aggressive physical contact occurs. The first punch or two would be Battery. To keep punching and fighting extensively afterward is Aggravated Battery.

Grabbing someone may be either assault or battery, depending on the circumstances. Discharging bodily fluids onto another without their consent is considered battery.