A person commits aggravated battery who, in committing battery when he/she intentionally or knowingly causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement; or uses a deadly weapon.
A person commits aggravated battery if the person who was the victim of the battery was pregnant at the time of the offense and the offender knew or should have known that the victim was pregnant.
Aggravated battery is a felony of the second degree punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000.00.