##  [Aggravated Battery](/aggravated-battery) 

  ##  [Aggravated Battery](https://criminal.quantumdictionary.io/aggravated-battery-0) 

  

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Definition

An offense involving unlawful force, attempted force, or harmful or offensive contact as defined by the offense elements. It is graded by factors such as injury severity, use of a weapon, protected status, or domestic relationship where specified. It does not include lawful force or contact not meeting the required intent and injury elements.