Getting the best domestic violence defense lawyer for your specific situation is essential when you’ve been accused of domestic battery – and there are a few ways you can help your attorney get you the best [...]
False accusations of domestic battery can be tremendously harmful – and if you’re convicted, that record will follow you for the rest of your life. For most people, it makes sense to work with a domestic [...]
If someone takes out an order of protection against you due to a domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery incident, you’re probably wondering how that affects your FOID and your right to possess a firearm. Here’s [...]
If you’re like many people who have been accused of some type of domestic violence crime, you’ve wondered, “How serious is a domestic battery charge?” While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to that question, here’s what you [...]
If you’ve been accused of domestic battery, the person who accused you may have asked the judge for a restraining order – typically called an order of protection – against you. Even if you’re not there [...]
In the state of Illinois, domestic violence is a crime – and it’s one that carries serious penalties. If you’re accused of domestic violence (the legal term is domestic battery), you may want to talk to [...]
A domestic battery charge is very serious in the state of Illinois – and if you’re convicted, you could end up spending a considerable amount of time behind bars. So what, exactly, is this type of [...]
If you’re going through a divorce – particularly one that involves some type of custody dispute – you could end up facing false allegations of domestic violence. While it’s extremely unfortunate that an ex-spouse or ex-partner [...]
Domestic battery and aggravated domestic battery only apply to family or household members in the state of Illinois, but who counts as a family member or household member? Family Members in Domestic Battery Cases in Illinois [...]
If you’re like many people charged with domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery, there was alcohol involved in the circumstances that led up to your alleged “incident” – but is drinking a valid defense to a [...]
