Facing a domestic battery accusation can be a stressful and confusing experience. One of the questions you might have is whether or not you're required to talk to the police. This guide aims to provide clarity [...]
If you're like many people, you know that false allegations of domestic battery happen every day. But what if they happen to you? This guide explains what happens if someone lies and accuses you of domestic [...]
Sadly, sometimes people falsely accuse others of domestic battery in an effort to get child custody. This guide explains. The Connection Between False Allegations of Domestic Battery and Child Custody During difficult divorces or child custody [...]
If you’re like many people who have been falsely accused of domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery, you want to know whether the offense will stay on your criminal record. Here’s the scoop on these types [...]
If you’re like many people facing domestic battery charges in Illinois, you don’t know what happens next – and although every case is different, it’s probably in your best interest to get in touch with a [...]
Domestic abuse - in Illinois, called domestic battery - is a crime. But what's the definition of domestic abuse, what does it look like in real life, and what kind of penalties will you pay if [...]
Domestic violence against men is a serious crime (the requirements for the crimes of domestic battery and aggravated domestic battery are the same, regardless of gender). However, some men throw out false allegations to gain an [...]
If you're like many people, you only learn about how serious domestic battery charges are after the fact - you don't realize that accusing someone of this type of crime has serious and long-lasting consequences. So [...]
Can domestic battery charges be dropped in Illinois? The short answer, if you're asking whether the alleged victim can "drop" the charges against you, is no. The alleged victim cannot choose to drop charges after the [...]
If you’re like many people, you’re not sure what causes a domestic violence case to be dismissed in court. Maybe you’ve been charged with domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery, or perhaps you accused someone of [...]
