Battery with Serious Injury

Touching someone harmfully and causing a serious injury.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

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 someone harmfully on purpose
2. 2They suffered serious injury

Possible punishment

Misdemeanor: up to 1 year. Felony: 2, 3, or 4 years.