If you’ve been accused of domestic violence (the formal charge in Illinois is domestic battery), it may be possible to have your case dismissed. However, that doesn’t happen except in very limited circumstances. Here’s what you [...]
If you're like many people, you're aware that a run-of-the-mill argument can quickly turn into a domestic battery incident - but when is the line crossed? This guide explains when an argument turns into a domestic [...]
He-said, she-said domestic violence charges are levied against people in Chicago every day. That’s because in many cases, the police don’t have much to go on – but will he-said, she-said domestic violence charges stick? Will [...]
In the state of Illinois, you can go to prison if you commit the crime of domestic violence. But what's the maximum punishment for domestic battery in Illinois, and what will happen to you if you're [...]
If you’re like many people, you don’t have the best relationship with your ex-spouse – but do ex-spouses count when it comes to domestic battery charges in Illinois? This guide explains. Can You Get Into Trouble [...]
If a parent is charged with domestic battery for hitting a child, what happens? Will the parent go to prison? This guide explains whether hitting your child is domestic battery in Illinois. Is Hitting Your Child [...]
If you’re like many people, you know that if you’re convicted of domestic battery in the state of Illinois, you’ll spend some time in jail – but how long will you go to jail for domestic [...]
It’s completely understandable when family members fight – it happens from time to time. But is fighting with your sibling considered domestic battery? Here’s what you need to know. Is Fighting With Your Sibling Domestic Battery? [...]
In the state of Illinois, there are very specific relationships that determine whether a fight is battery or domestic battery – and in the case of a fight with a roommate, you can be charged with [...]
Domestic battery can – in some cases – be a Class 2 felony in the state of Illinois. Class 2 felonies come with serious penalties, so here’s what you need to know about a possible conviction. [...]
