You can (and should) get a free consultation from a domestic violence defense lawyer in Chicago. During your free consultation, your attorney will get all the facts; he’ll ask you about what happened, what the alleged [...]
An order of protection (commonly called a “restraining order”) is a legally binding court order—and it’s one that could change the way you live your day-to-day life. An order of protection can restrict you from entering [...]
If a judge convicts you of aggravated domestic battery, it’s a Class 2 felony. Aggravated domestic battery carries a possible penalty of 3 to 7 years of imprisonment. However, if you have a prior conviction, you [...]
If a judge convicts you of domestic battery in Chicago, Skokie, or Rolling Meadows (or elsewhere in Illinois), it’s typically a Class A misdemeanor. Your judge can sentence you to up to a year behind bars [...]
The state of Illinois takes domestic violence very seriously—but there’s more to it than that. Being convicted of domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery can result in you spending time behind bars, paying hefty fines, and [...]
Under Illinois law, domestic violence is actually called domestic battery (or, in some cases, aggravated domestic battery). The law defines it as causing bodily harm to any family or household member or making physical contact of [...]