People v. Bissaillon

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE STENGEL

delivered the opinion of the court:

The Circuit Court of Kankakee County dismissed a complaint charging defendant, Steven M. Bissaillon, with battery. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 38, par. 12—3.) The complaint was found defective in failing to allege that “bodily harm” was caused by defendant’s contact with the victim. Appeal is taken by the State pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 604(a)(1). (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 110A, par. 604(a)(1).) We reverse.

Under section 111—3(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, a complaint must set forth the nature and elements of…