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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Penal Code § 243(b)

Battery on a Peace Officer

Harmful touching of an officer, firefighter, or EMT doing their job.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1You touched them harmfully
  2. 2They were doing their job
  3. 3You knew who they were

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year jail and $2,000 fine.