5-44-5. Aggravated Domestic or Dating Violence.

A person commits the crime of aggravated domestic violence or dating violence if the defendant:

1. Uses or attempts to use a dangerous weapon during the commission of the crime of domestic violence or dating violence;
2. Strangulation or suffocation of domestic violence or dating violence victim occurs;
3. The defendant caused an injury to the victim of domestic violence or dating violence which required medical treatment;
4. The victim suffered a traumatic brain injury and the injury stems from being a victim of domestic violence or dating violence; or
5. The victim is pregnant with an unborn child and is a victim of domestic violence or dating violence.

The crime of aggravated domestic violence shall be a Class F crime.