Can You Seal a Domestic Battery Charge ?
If you’re like many people, you’re not sure whether you can seal a domestic battery charge that appears on your criminal record – so here’s what you need to know. Can You Seal a Domestic Battery [...]
What Happens When You Violate an Order of Protection in Illinois?
When you violate an order of protection in Illinois, you can go to jail and the judge can order you to pay fines. The length of time you spend behind bars depends on how many times [...]
How Do I Get an Order of Protection Dismissed in Illinois?
If you’ve been served with an order of protection in Illinois, you most likely want to get it dismissed – after all, an order of protection can prevent you from seeing your kids, entering your own [...]
Does an Order of Protection Go On Your Record in Illinois?
If you’ve been served with an order of protection in Illinois, you need to know that the police and other law enforcement officials will know it’s there – and it goes on your criminal record. This [...]
What Happens if I Plead Not Guilty to Domestic Violence?
If you plead not guilty to a domestic violence charge, your case will most likely go to trial – and what happens next depends on several factors. This guide explains. What Happens if I Plead Not [...]
Can You Contact Your Ex Through Someone Else if They Have an Order of Protection Against You?
If you’re like many people in Illinois, you know that having an order of protection against you can make life difficult – and it may prevent you from doing some things that you need to do. [...]
Can You Get a DV Case Dismissed?
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 [...]
When Does an Argument Become Domestic Battery in Illinois?
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
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 [...]
What is the Maximum Punishment for Domestic Battery in Illinois?
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 [...]