Misdemeanor battery, otherwise known as “simple battery,” can occur in a variety of situations. Depending upon the circumstances, an individual may face misdemeanor battery charges if:
They knowingly touch another person when the “touching” is unwanted
The defendant did not possess a deadly weapon at the time of the battery
The alleged victim was not a part of a “protected class” (i.e., peace officer, judge, sporting official, medical providers, and others)
The defendant was not an inmate at the time of the suspected battery
Individuals convicted of simple misdemeanor battery charges face up to six months in jail and fines up to $1,000.