Under Illinois law, however, assault and battery are completely separate criminal offenses. Whereas battery requires physical contact of a harmful or provoking nature, assault can happen based on mere words or conduct.
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Under Illinois law, however, assault and battery are completely separate criminal offenses. Whereas battery requires physical contact of a harmful or provoking nature, assault can happen based on mere words or conduct.