8.13 AGGRAVATED BATTERY ON A[N] [LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER] [INSERT VICTIM’S JOB]

To prove the crime of Aggravated Battery on a[n] [Law Enforcement Officer] [Firefighter] [Emergency Medical Care Provider] [Hospital Personnel] [Traffic Accident Investigation Officer] [Traffic Infraction Enforcement Officer] [Parking Enforcement Specialist] [Security Officer Employed by the Board of Trustees of a Community College] [Law Enforcement Explorer] [Non-sworn Law Enforcement Agency Employee Certified as an Agency Inspector] [Blood Alcohol Analyst] [Breath Test Operator] [Railroad Special Officer] [Licensed Security Officer] [Utility Worker], the State must prove the following five elements beyond a reasonable doubt. The first element defines the crime of Battery.

Give 1a or 1b or both as applicable.

1. (Defendant)

a. actually and intentionally touched or struck (victim) against [his] [her] will.

b. intentionally caused bodily harm to (victim).

Give 2a or 2b or both as applicable.

2. (Defendant), in committing the Battery,

a. intentionally or knowingly caused [great bodily harm] [permanent disability] [permanent disfigurement] to (victim).

b. used a deadly weapon.

3. (Victim) was a[n] [law enforcement officer] [firefighter] [emergency medical care provider] [hospital personnel] [traffic accident investigation officer] [traffic infraction enforcement officer] [parking enforcement specialist] [security officer employed by the board of trustees of a community college] [law enforcement explorer] [non-sworn law enforcement agency employee who was certified as an agency inspector] [blood alcohol analyst] [breath test operator while such employee was in uniform and engaged in processing, testing, evaluating, analyzing, or transporting a person who was detained or under arrest for DUI] [licensed security officer who wore a uniform that bore at least one patch or emblem that was visible at all times that clearly identified the employing agency and that clearly identified the person as a licensed security officer] [railroad special officer] [utility worker engaged in work on critical infrastructure].

4. (Defendant) knew (victim) was a[n] [law enforcement officer] [firefighter] [emergency medical care provider] [hospital personnel] [traffic accident investigation officer] [traffic infraction enforcement officer] [parking enforcement specialist] [security officer employed by the board of trustees of a community college] [law enforcement explorer] [non-sworn law enforcement agency employee who was certified as an agency inspector] [blood alcohol analyst] [breath test operator] [railroad special officer] [licensed security officer] [utility worker].

5. (Victim) was engaged in the lawful performance of [his] [her] duties when the Battery was committed against [him] [her].