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

Aggravated Domestic Battery is classified as which class of felony?

1. Class 1

2. Class 2

3. Class 3

4. Class 4

The correct answer is: Class 2

Aggravated Domestic Battery is classified as a Class 2 felony due to the serious nature of the offense, which typically involves causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or disfigurement to a person with whom the offender has a domestic relationship. This classification reflects the legal system's recognition of the severity of violence in domestic situations, striving to impose stronger penalties to deter such actions and protect victims more effectively. Class 2 felonies usually carry significant penalties, underscoring the intent of the law to address and punish particularly egregious forms of domestic violence.