People v. Meints

The defendant, Kenneth Meints, was charged in a two count indictment with the offense of aggravated battery. Count I alleged that:

“8 8 8 he did intentionally and knowingly, without legal justification, cause bodily harm to Deputy John Wiles, by striking him on his face, and knocking him to the ground with his fists, knowing Deputy Wiles to be a peace officer engaged in the execution of his official duties, in violation of section 12 — 4(b), Chapter 38, of the Illinois Revised Statutes.”

Count II alleged that:

“# 8 8 he did intentionally and knowingly, without legal justification, make physical…