Aggravated Battery Lawyers in Idaho - Section 18-907, 18-915 Idaho Code Rules

Section 18-907. Aggravated Battery Defined 

Aggravated battery occurs when someone commits battery in one of the following ways: 

(a) Inflicting great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement 

(b) Using a deadly weapon or instrument 

(c) Utilizing vitriol, corrosive acid, or any caustic chemical 

(d) Employing poison or any other noxious or destructive substance or liquid 

(e) Causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to an embryo or fetus carried by a pregnant female 

For the purpose of this section, "embryo" or "fetus" refers to any human in utero. 

There will be no prosecution under subsection (1)(e) in the following cases: 

(a) Conduct related to an abortion with the consent of the pregnant female or a person authorized by law to act on her behalf, or when such consent is implied by law 

(b) Medical treatment of the pregnant female, her embryo, or fetus 

(c) Actions taken by a female with respect to her embryo or fetus 

This chapter does not amend or nullify the provisions of chapter 6, title 18, Idaho Code.

Section 18-915. Assault or Battery upon Certain Personnel — Punishment

(1) Anyone who commits a crime as described in this chapter against or upon specific individuals, such as justices, judges, magistrates, prosecuting attorneys, public defenders, peace officers, bailiffs, marshals, sheriffs, police officers, peace officer standards and training employees involved in peace officer decertification activities, emergency services dispatchers, correctional officers, employees of the Department of Correction, employees of a private prison contractor while employed at a private correctional facility in Idaho, members or employees of the Commission of Pardons and Parole, employees of the Department of Water Resources authorized to enforce the provisions of Chapter 38, Title 42, Idaho Code, employees of the Department of Parks and Recreation authorized to enforce the provisions of Chapter 42, Title 67, Idaho Code, employees of a public utility as described in Section 61-129, Idaho Code, including employees of a consumer-owned utility, jailers, parole officers, misdemeanor probation officers, officers of the Idaho State Police, firefighters, social caseworkers or social work specialists of the Department of Health and Welfare, employees of a state secure confinement facility for juveniles, employees of a juvenile detention facility, teachers at detention facilities, juvenile probation officers, emergency medical services personnel licensed under the provisions of Chapter 10, Title 56, Idaho Code, members, employees, or agents of the State Tax Commission, United States marshals, federally commissioned law enforcement officers or their deputies or agents, and if the perpetrator knows or has reason to know of the victim's status, shall be punished as follows:

(a) Battery with intent to commit a serious felony shall be punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for a maximum of twenty-five (25) years.

(b) Any other crime in this chapter shall be punished by double the penalties provided in the respective section, except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section.

(2) For violations of the provisions of Section 18-901 or 18-903, Idaho Code, against former or present justices, judges, magistrates, jailers, correctional officers, or other staff of the Department of Correction, county jails, private correctional facilities, state secure confinement facilities for juveniles, juvenile detention facilities, teachers at detention facilities, misdemeanor probation officers, juvenile probation officers, or members or employees of the Commission of Pardons and Parole:

(a) If committed due to the exercise of official duties or the victim's former or present official status; or

(b) While the victim is performing their duties, and the offender knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a justice, judge, magistrate, jailer, correctional officer, staff member of the Department of Correction, private correctional facility employee, state secure confinement facility employee for juveniles, juvenile detention facility employee, teacher at a detention facility, misdemeanor probation officer, or juvenile probation officer,

the offense shall be a felony punishable by imprisonment in a correctional facility for up to five (5) years, to be served consecutively to any current sentence being served.

(3) For violations of the provisions of Section 18-903, Idaho Code, except for unlawful touching as described in Section 18-903(b), Idaho Code, against former or present peace officers, sheriffs, or police officers:

(a) If committed due to the exercise of official duty or the victim's former or present official status; or

(b) While the victim is performing their duties, and the offender knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a peace officer, sheriff, or police officer,

the offense shall be a felony punishable by imprisonment in a correctional facility for up to five (5) years, to be served consecutively to any current sentence being served.

Understanding Aggravated Battery Charges in Idaho 

Aggravated battery in Idaho, as dictated by Section 18-907 and 18-915 of the Idaho Code, means intentionally causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or disfigurement. Allegations of these offenses carry severe penalties that can drastically impact your life. With our rigorous legal defense, we aim to alleviate your fears and provide you with the highest caliber of legal advocacy.

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