Adams v. Commonwealth
Court of Appeals of Virginia
534 S.E.2d 347 (2000)
Relevant factsFree
Adams, a high school student, pointed a laser light at a sergeant, causing eye irritation. He was convicted of battery, and the question was whether contact by laser light satisfies the 'touching' element of the offense.
IssueFree
Whether shining a laser light that causes physical irritation to the victim constitutes a 'touching' under the battery statute.