The Two Types of Domestic Battery in Illinois
Domestic battery in Illinois is a serious crime - and it's one that, if you're convicted, can land you in prison. Here's what you need to know about the two main types of domestic battery under [...]
Should You Tell Police You’re Innocent When You’re Accused of Domestic Battery?
If you're like many people, you know that being arrested for domestic battery is very serious - but can't you just explain your situation to the police if you're innocent? Here's what you need to know. [...]
What if Police Arrest You for Domestic Violence in Skokie?
Being arrested for domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery is scary - especially if you've never been arrested before and you don't know what to expect. Here's what you need to know if you're arrested on [...]
What NOT to Do if You’re Arrested for Domestic Battery in Chicago, Skokie or Rolling Meadows
If you're arrested for domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery, the best thing you can do is wait out the storm and call your attorney - but in the meantime, you absolutely have to avoid making [...]
How Much Should You Tell Your Lawyer if You’re Accused of Domestic Battery?
If you've been accused of domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery, you'll probably want to talk to a domestic violence defense lawyer in Chicago as soon as possible - but how much should you tell him, [...]
Domestic Battery Charges in Chicago: How Does It All Work?
If you’re accused of domestic battery in Chicago, you may be arrested and taken to court, where a judge will read your charges and ask you whether you want to plead innocent or guilty. But [...]
Do You Need a Lawyer if You’re Innocent of Domestic Battery Charges?
When your spouse or significant other accuses you of domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery but you never did anything wrong, it’s scary – you know you could end up in jail for a crime you [...]
Domestic Violence Orders of Protection: What You Need to Know
If someone has gotten a domestic violence order of protection against you, you may want to talk to an attorney – an order of protection can seriously limit the things you’re allowed to do, as well [...]
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 [...]