Suburban Law Enforcement Academy (SLEA) BA State Certification Practice Exam

Which of the following actions would most likely lead to a charge of aggravated battery?

1. A minor injury caused in a school fight

2. Spitting in someone's face

3. Deliberately causing serious injury to a person

4. A non-violent confrontation

The correct answer is: Deliberately causing serious injury to a person

The action that most likely leads to a charge of aggravated battery is deliberately causing serious injury to a person. Aggravated battery typically involves intentionally inflicting significant harm on another individual, not merely physical contact or minor injuries. The severity of the injury is a critical factor in determining whether the act constitutes aggravated battery, as this charge is often reserved for situations where the victim suffers serious bodily injury or there is a use of a deadly weapon. In contrast, minor injury from a school fight doesn't usually rise to the level of aggravated battery since it may not cause significant harm. Spitting in someone's face, while disrespectful and potentially an assault in some jurisdictions, does not usually result in a charge of aggravated battery due to the lack of serious injury. Lastly, a non-violent confrontation does not involve any physical harm, thus precluding any possibility for a charge of aggravated battery.