HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 34-year-old man arrested on New Year’s Day on a charge of aggravated battery made a first court appearance Tuesday with his attorney.

Alex Zaharis is accused of battering the victim and causing great bodily harm.

In court, his attorney waived the formal reading of the charge, which is a level 4 person felony with a sentencing range between just over three years to more than 14 years in prison, depending on any past criminal history.

Zaharis will be back in court Jan. 23.