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 [...]
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 [...]