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What is the maximum imprisonment term for a category B felony for battery with substantial bodily harm or strangulation?
What is the maximum imprisonment term for a category B felony for battery with substantial bodily harm or strangulation?
What is the minimum imprisonment term for battery committed by a probationer without a deadly weapon?
What is the minimum imprisonment term for battery committed by a probationer without a deadly weapon?
In the case of battery committed with a deadly weapon but without substantial bodily harm, what is the minimum imprisonment term?
In the case of battery committed with a deadly weapon but without substantial bodily harm, what is the minimum imprisonment term?
What is the fine for a category B felony involving battery with substantial bodily harm?
What is the fine for a category B felony involving battery with substantial bodily harm?
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If a battery is committed by a parolee and substantial bodily harm results, what is the punishment classification?
If a battery is committed by a parolee and substantial bodily harm results, what is the punishment classification?
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What is the penalty for battery not involving a deadly weapon and resulting in no substantial bodily harm?
What is the penalty for battery not involving a deadly weapon and resulting in no substantial bodily harm?
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What constitutes a category C felony in the context of battery?
What constitutes a category C felony in the context of battery?
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What is the potential punishment for committing battery against an officer with substantial bodily harm involved?
What is the potential punishment for committing battery against an officer with substantial bodily harm involved?
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What is the fine maximum for battery committed with a deadly weapon where no substantial bodily harm results?
What is the fine maximum for battery committed with a deadly weapon where no substantial bodily harm results?
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What distinguishes a gross misdemeanor from a category B felony when battery is committed on certain professionals?
What distinguishes a gross misdemeanor from a category B felony when battery is committed on certain professionals?
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Which of the following scenarios can lead to a category B felony for battery?
Which of the following scenarios can lead to a category B felony for battery?
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Who among the following is NOT classified for potential enhanced penalties under battery laws?
Who among the following is NOT classified for potential enhanced penalties under battery laws?
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If a battery is committed with a deadly weapon and no substantial bodily harm results, what is the classification?
If a battery is committed with a deadly weapon and no substantial bodily harm results, what is the classification?
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Study Notes
Battery Penalties
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General Misdemeanor Penalties (No Deadly Weapon, No Substantial Bodily Harm): Battery is a misdemeanor unless a greater penalty is stated.
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Category C Felony (No Deadly Weapon, Substantial Bodily Harm or Strangulation): Battery is a Category C felony if it results in substantial bodily harm to the victim or is done by strangulation.
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Category B Felony (Officer/Caregiver/Employee Battery): Battery against an officer (e.g., police, healthcare, school, transit, sports), who was performing their duty incurring substantial bodily harm, or by strangulation is a category B felony. The accused must have known or should have known the victim's status.
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Gross Misdemeanor (Officer/Caregiver/Employee Battery without substantial bodily harm): Battery against an officer/caregiver in the course of their duty, but without substantial bodily harm, is a gross misdemeanor.
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Category B Felony (Deadly Weapon, No Substantial Bodily Harm): Battery using a deadly weapon is a Category B felony if substantial bodily harm does not result. Sentence includes a potential fine of $10,000.
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Category B Felony (Deadly Weapon, Substantial Bodily Harm or Strangulation): Battery using a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm or committed by strangulation is a Category B felony, carries a potential sentence range of 2 to 15 years in prison and a maximum $10,000 fine.
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Category B Felony (Probationer/Prisoner/Parolee Battery): Battery committed by a probationer, prisoner in lawful custody, or parolee, without a deadly weapon, is a Category B felony, regardless of resulting harm, with no substantial bodily harm required. Jail time is 1-6 years.
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Category B Felony (Probationer/Prisoner/Parolee Battery with Deadly Weapon): Battery with a deadly weapon committed by a probationer, prisoner, or parolee is a Category B felony. If harm is not substantial, sentencing is 2-10 years. If substantial harm or if strangulation was used it is a Category B felony.
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This quiz covers the various penalties associated with battery offenses, including misdemeanors and felonies. It details the distinctions based on factors like the use of deadly weapons and the status of the victim, such as officers or caregivers. Test your understanding of the legal classifications and consequences for battery in different scenarios.
