If a judge convicts you of domestic battery in Chicago, Skokie, or Rolling Meadows (or elsewhere in Illinois), it’s typically a Class A misdemeanor. Your judge can sentence you to up to a year behind bars and order you to pay a fine of up to $2,500.

In some cases, domestic battery is a Class 4 felony. In that case, your judge may sentence you to up to 3 years in prison and order you to pay a fine of up to $25,000.