801 So. 2d 663 - State v. Ahlfeldt’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “| ;>iThe complained of phrase has an easily understood meaning within the context of its use in the statute. We find that the clear and unambiguous wording of the statute means that any battery of a police officer which necessitates that the officer seek the care of doctors, nurses or other medical services, including but not limited to operations, hospitals, and institutional care incurred primarily for the prevention or alleviation of a physical or mental defect or illness sustained in the battery is “require[d] medical attention.” We reject the trial court’s assessment that the phrase could “mean that the officer was examined and released without treatment” or where the officer has “a band aid [sic ] [applied] by the officer or another non-physician party.” These hypothetical situations, without any other facts, are obviously not injuries which require medical attention. The mere fact that a battered officer seeks medical attention is not sufficient to make the treatment medically necessary. We find that “an injury which requires medical attention” is an injury where the battered officer receives a battery for which the attention of a medical professional (nurse, paramedic, doctor, etc.) is required. For example, while a simple scratch normally would not require medical attention, a scratch, bite or needle prick where the officer is possibly exposed to a disease which necessitates testing would be sufficient to require medical attention. Notwithstanding that the term ma”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 66 So. 3d 619 - State v. Compton

2. “Trooper Pitts testified that the Defendant bit him on the finger and on the arm and also managed to cut him on the abdomen while he was being restrained. Trooper Pitts also showed the jury the remaining scars from his injuries. Defendant admitted biting Trooper Pitts and, in fact, testified that he bit down “very hard.” Trooper Pitts’ discharge instructions from the emergency room consisted of treatment instructions and information pertaining to human bite wounds. The information supplied by Rapides Regional Emergency Department recognizes that human bites often become infected and that bacteria often enters the wound through a break in the skin, causing infection. Trooper Pitts’ treatment consisted of an examination of the bites on his finger and arm, and an examination of the cut on his abdomen, which was treated with an application of Betadine.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 66 So. 3d 619 - State v. Compton