People v. Soto

with and convicted of a felonious battery against a peace officer in violation of section 243 of the Penal Code. This section reads in pertinent part as follows: “A battery is punishable by fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by both. When it is committed against the person of a peace officer . . . and the person committing the offense knows or reasonably should know that such victim is a peace officer . . . engaged in the performance of his duties, and such peace officer ... is engaged in the performance of his…