Battery is defined as the unwanted touching of another person, or anything connected to that person. Considered offensive, battery is an intended act and without consent of the person affected. The difference between assault and battery is that battery requires more than the verbal threat of harm.

For more information on battery, please contact attorney Peter LaSorsa.

Attorney Peter LaSorsa represents individuals in Illinois and in particular the Peoria, Tazewell, Fulton and Woodford county areas regarding criminal matters related to battery. If you live in Peoria, Pekin, East Peoria, Washington, Morton, Bartonville, Mapleton, Hanna City, El Paso, Elmwood, Deer Creek, Farmington, Elmwood, Chillicothe, Bloomington, Dunlap, West Peoria, Peoria Heights, Mossville or Canton contact my office regarding your rights.