Axelrod's account of the altercation. To provide what moderate bodily harm means in Indiana law, I present Sec. 103. 204.5. The 'Standard' of the 'Standard'. In which "Moderate bodily injury" means any impairment of a physical condition that includes substantial pain. Therefore, the charges against Billy Smith are as follows: Count I - Battery, a Level 6 Felony, for touching Mr. Axelrod in a rude, insolent, or angry manner resulting in moderate bodily injury; Count II - Battery, a Class B Misdemeanor, for the same offense but without causing bodily injury; and Count III - Disorderly Conduct, a Class B Misdemeanor, for engaging in tumultuous conduct. Mr. Axelrod's injuries, though not severe, were nonetheless significant enough to warrant legal action. Now, let's examine the affirmative defense of self-defense. Self-defense, as provided under Indiana law, allows a person to use reasonable force to protect themselves or others from imminent unlawful force. For example, if someone is physically attacked, they may use force to defend themselves. However, in this case, Mr. Smith's actions do not align with the principles of