Indiana Supreme Court April 21, 1971, 1070S230 (Placencia v. State)

Hunter, J.

Appellant was charged by affidavit with the offense of aggravated assault and battery. Following appellant’s plea of not guilty, a trial by jury was had and appellant was found guilty of simple assault and battery; a one thousand dollar ($1,000) fine was imposed and appellant was sentenced to the Indiana State Farm for a period of six [6] months.