8.1.1.050 Battery

Any person who shall willfully strike another person or otherwise intentionally inflict bodily injury on another person or who shall cause another to harm himself shall be guilty of battery and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to confinement for a period not to exceed six (6) months or to pay a fine not to exceed $500.00 or both, with costs. In the discretion of the Court, such offenders may be required to pay any hospital and doctor bills for treatment of injuries as a result of the battery and support the victim's family during the victim's incapacity to work and to furnish a satisfactory bond to keep the peace.