Do All Domestic Violence Cases Go to Trial?
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear is "Do all domestic violence cases go to trial?" The short answer is no - not all domestic violence cases go to trial. Here's what you need [...]
Can I Drop Domestic Battery Charges?
If you're like many people whose spouse, significant other or family member has been arrested for domestic battery in Illinois, you're wondering, "Can I drop domestic battery charges?" You're not alone - a lot of people [...]
Can You Expunge a Domestic Battery Charge in Illinois?
If you're like many people wondering if you can expunge a domestic battery charge, the answer is maybe. (That doesn't help much, does it?) Here's what you need to know. Can You Expunge a Domestic Battery [...]
What to Say to Police if You’re Arrested for Domestic Battery
What are you supposed to say to the police if you’re arrested for domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery? Here’s what you need to know. What to Say to Police if You’re Arrested for Domestic Battery [...]
What if Your Spouse Lies About Domestic Battery?
Unfortunately, it's fairly common for one spouse to accuse the other of domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery. Sometimes this happens in the course of a divorce or custody battle, or it can happen when one [...]
Is it Possible to Win a Domestic Battery Case?
If you’re like most people accused of domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery, you know that you could use a lawyer’s help. Anyone who’s accused of committing a crime in the U.S. has the right to [...]
What is the Aggravated Domestic Battery Sentence in Illinois?
Aggravated domestic battery is a serious crime - and it's one that carries a harsh sentence if you're convicted. You always have the right to talk to an attorney about your case, so if you've been [...]
Domestic Battery and Bodily Harm: What You Need to Know
If you've been accused of domestic battery, which is the crime of causing bodily harm or making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature to any family or household member, you may need to talk [...]
What to Do if You Get a Domestic Battery Charge
If you get a domestic battery charge as a result of a confrontation between you and a family or household member, there are certain things you should do - and some things you absolutely shouldn't do. [...]
What Does Domestic Battery Mean?
Domestic battery is a type of crime in Illinois (and in many other states) that requires the victim to be a family or household member of the alleged perpetrator. Really, what that means is that it's [...]