Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Aggravated Battery

In an aggravated battery case can the injury sustained include mental duress or psychological disability? Does bodily harm mean only physically or could that be psychological too?


Asked on 1/25/07, 2:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: Aggravated Battery

It's physical injury, not mental or emotional injury.

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Answered on 1/26/07, 2:44 pm
Zedrick Braden III Ainsworth & Associates PC

Re: Aggravated Battery

Hello. In answer to your question, intentional infliction of emotional distress is a basis for a lawsuit. In

criminal proceedings this issue may be discussed, but generally is more of a topic for civil lawsuits. Will be happy to discuss this further and in more detail.

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Answered on 1/25/07, 11:49 pm


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