If you've been accused of domestic battery, how do you show the court that you're innocent? You don't. This guide explains. Do You Have to Prove Your Innocence in a Domestic Battery Case? When the state [...]
If you are familiar with domestic battery laws in Illinois, you may have heard the phrase bodily harm before. But what does it mean? This guide explains. What is Bodily Harm in a DV Case? In [...]
What is the Illinois Domestic Violence Act? Here’s what you need to know about this legislation. What is the Illinois Domestic Violence Act? The Illinois Domestic Violence Act Is in place to prevent the crime of [...]
Unfortunately, sometimes people make up stories to get other people in trouble. That's true from kindergarten to adulthood. But what about instances that have very real, and even terrifying, consequences? What should you do if someone [...]
Domestic battery is a serious crime in the state of Illinois, and it's one that could put you behind bars for a significant amount of time. Even more serious, the crime of aggravated domestic battery carries [...]
What is Domestic Battery in the Presence of a Child? Domestic battery in the presence of a child is an offense of domestic battery that occurs when a child is present. If you commit a felony [...]
If you're like many people, you know that domestic battery in Illinois is usually a Class A misdemeanor. However, in some cases it's a Class 4 felony. One of the ways that domestic battery becomes a [...]
Orders of protection are orders that prevent people from doing certain things, and in some cases, require them to do other things. An order of protection may bar you from going to your home, seeing your [...]
If you’ve been served with an order of protection, there’s a chance that you weren’t there when the first order was issued – the temporary order that lasts from 14 to 21 days. However, with that [...]
If someone has obtained an order of protection against you – commonly called a restraining order or a protective order – it can last for several years. During that time, you’ll be prohibited from doing certain [...]
