People v. Davidson, 2023 IL 127538 (January). Episode 860 (Duration 7:28)
Determining the “essential characteristics” of the physical contact requires a consideration of the surrounding context. To the extent the appellate court in Ward held that the inquiry is a subjective question, that decision is overruled. See People v. Ward, 2021 IL App (2d) 190243, ¶ 50.
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