8.1.1.630 Aggravated battery

Any person who shall harm any person by unlawful touching or application of force with intent to injure and inflicts painful temporary disfigurement or temporary loss or impairment of the functions of any member or organ of the body shall be guilty of aggravated battery and upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to confinement for a period not to exceed six (6) months or to pay a fine of up to $1,000 or both with costs.

If the offender inflicts great bodily harm or uses a deadly weapon, or does the act in such a manner that great bodily harm or death can be inflicted, then upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to confinement for a period not to exceed one (1) year or pay a fine of $1,000 or both with costs.