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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
If you’re like many people, you don’t have the best relationship with your ex-spouse – but do ex-spouses count when it comes to domestic battery charges in Illinois? This guide explains. Can You Get Into Trouble [...]
If a parent is charged with domestic battery for hitting a child, what happens? Will the parent go to prison? This guide explains whether hitting your child is domestic battery in Illinois. Is Hitting Your Child [...]
If you’re like many people, you know that if you’re convicted of domestic battery in the state of Illinois, you’ll spend some time in jail – but how long will you go to jail for domestic [...]
