Spousal abuse charges are extremely serious - and if you're convicted of a domestic violence crime, you could spend the next several years behind bars. For most people charged with spousal abuse, it makes sense to [...]
If you're like many people accused of domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery, you want to know what happens if you go to trial - what kinds of domestic violence trial questions will you face, what [...]
If you’re like many people, you want to know if it’s even possible to win an aggravated domestic battery case. The short answer is yes, it’s possible to win. And there are a couple of ways [...]
If you’re like many people, you’re not sure whether same-sex couples can be charged with domestic battery – especially because laws have been changing quickly over the past decade. Here’s what you need to know. Can [...]
What counts as domestic violence in Illinois? If you’re accused of domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery, you already know that these are serious charges – but what can you really be convicted of domestic violence [...]
What if you’re falsely accused of domestic violence because you’re going through a divorce? That can be a huge problem – and it’s one you have to address immediately, because your freedom, your relationship with your [...]
Can you go to jail for a first offense of domestic battery? Many people are surprised to discover that you can go to jail for your first offense on a domestic battery charge. in fact, the [...]
If you’re convicted of domestic battery in Illinois, you’re looking at some serious penalties – even if it’s your first offense. Domestic Battery Overview There are actually two classifications for this type of crime in Illinois: [...]
Criminal domestic violence is an umbrella term that covers domestic battery and aggravated domestic battery. Both of those crimes can lead to an order of protection against you, jail time, and other serious penalties. What is [...]
When you’re accused of domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery—or when someone takes out an order of protection against you—you need to talk to a domestic violence defense lawyer as soon as possible. That’s true whether [...]
