Article 556 — Common Wilful Injury.

(1) Whoever causes another to suffer an injury to body or health other than those specified in Article 555 above, is punishable, upon complaint, with simple imprisonment not exceeding one year, or with fine. (2) The crime is punishable, upon accusation, with simple imprisonment from six months to three years where: a) the criminal has used poison, a lethal weapon or any other instrument capable of inflicting injuries; or b) the criminal has inflicted the injuries in breach of a duty, professional or other; or c) the victim is weak, sick or incapable of defending himself.