One of the most common defenses against a domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery charge is self-defense. But is that reasonable? What will happen in court if you claim self-defense, particularly if the person accusing you [...]
If someone asks the court an order of protection against you in Chicago, Rolling Meadows, or any of the surrounding communities, the judge’s order can restrict you from going home, seeing your kids, or even force [...]
First things first: If you’ve been accused of any type of domestic violence crime, you probably need to talk to a top domestic battery lawyer in Chicago. What Crimes Are Considered “Domestic Battery” in Chicago? The [...]
Aggravated domestic battery is a serious offense in Illinois, and if you’ve been accused of committing it, you may want to get in touch with an attorney as soon as possible. The text of the law, [...]
For most people accused of domestic violence, it’s smart to work with a domestic violence defense law firm. However, most people — especially those who have been falsely accused of domestic violence — don’t know what [...]
In the state of Illinois, domestic violence can be either a misdemeanor or a felony. Domestic battery — the term for the crime of causing bodily harm to a family or household member, or making physical [...]
Aggravated domestic battery is a serious crime in Illinois — and if the court convicts you, you’ll be facing harsh penalties. What’s worse is that you’ll have to carry around the stigma of an aggravated [...]
If you’ve been falsely accused of domestic violence, you’ll need help—and you’ll need to know that you’re not alone. Studies have shown that allegations of domestic violence occur in about 25 percent of divorce cases. The [...]
