Aggravated Domestic Battery and Illinois Law
Aggravated domestic battery is a serious offense in Illinois, and if you’ve been accused of committing it, you may want to get in touch with an attorney as soon as possible. The text of the law, [...]
Domestic Violence Defense: What You Need to Know
For most people accused of domestic violence, it’s smart to work with a domestic violence defense law firm. However, most people — especially those who have been falsely accused of domestic violence — don’t know what [...]
Is Domestic Violence a Felony or Misdemeanor in Illinois?
In the state of Illinois, domestic violence can be either a misdemeanor or a felony. Domestic battery — the term for the crime of causing bodily harm to a family or household member, or making physical [...]
Interfering With the Reporting of Domestic Violence: What You Need to Know
Did you know that you could be charged with a crime if you interfere when someone is attempting to report domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery? It happens more often than you think. Interfering With the [...]
Can You Claim Self-Defense in a Domestic Battery Case?
If you’re like many people who have been falsely accused of domestic battery in Chicago and the surrounding communities, you know that you may be able to claim self-defense if that’s what actually happened. But is [...]
Aggravated Domestic Battery in Chicago, Skokie, and Rolling Meadows
Aggravated domestic battery is a serious crime in Illinois — and if the court convicts you, you’ll be facing harsh penalties. What’s worse is that you’ll have to carry around the stigma of an aggravated [...]
Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence? Where to Go for Help
If you’ve been falsely accused of domestic violence, you’ll need help—and you’ll need to know that you’re not alone. Studies have shown that allegations of domestic violence occur in about 25 percent of divorce cases. The [...]
Laws Against Domestic Violence in Illinois
What Are the Laws Against Domestic Violence? Whether you’re in Skokie, Rolling Meadows, or Chicago (or anywhere in-between), you’re subject to laws against domestic violence. In fact, the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 is a very broad set of laws that make domestic violence against the law.
How to Read an Order of Protection in Illinois
If someone takes out an order of protection against you, you’ll probably have a lot of questions—including how to read it and what each section means. An order of protection is a long document—it’s 13 pages in all—and some of the language it uses can be confusing. The main thing you need to know is that if a judge has signed an order of protection, you’re legally obligated to follow what it says; if you violate it, you could end up going to jail, paying fines, and facing other penalties.
What Counts as Domestic Battery in Chicago?
Domestic battery is a crime in the state of Illinois, and it’s one that’s punished severely. Further, the consequences of a domestic battery conviction can follow you around for the rest of your life—and those consequences can have serious repercussions on your reputation, your future employability, and more. What is Domestic Battery Under Chicago Law? Domestic battery is the same throughout the state.