Domestic Battery and Drug Charges: What to Do Next
If you're like many people, you've been accused of domestic battery - and if you had anything on you at the time of the alleged incident, the police have also charged you with a drug offense. [...]
First-Time Domestic Battery in Illinois: Will You Still Go to Jail?
When you're charged with first-time domestic battery in Illinois, it's really just a domestic battery charge - there's no specific charge for "first-time domestic battery." However, the fact that this is your first charge could affect [...]
Do All Domestic Violence Cases Go to Trial?
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear is "Do all domestic violence cases go to trial?" The short answer is no - not all domestic violence cases go to trial. Here's what you need [...]
Can I Drop Domestic Battery Charges?
If you're like many people whose spouse, significant other or family member has been arrested for domestic battery in Illinois, you're wondering, "Can I drop domestic battery charges?" You're not alone - a lot of people [...]
Can You Expunge a Domestic Battery Charge in Illinois?
If you're like many people wondering if you can expunge a domestic battery charge, the answer is maybe. (That doesn't help much, does it?) Here's what you need to know. Can You Expunge a Domestic Battery [...]
What to Say to Police if You’re Arrested for Domestic Battery
What are you supposed to say to the police if you’re arrested for domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery? Here’s what you need to know. What to Say to Police if You’re Arrested for Domestic Battery [...]
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 [...]
Domestic Battery and Bodily Harm: What You Need to Know
If you've been accused of domestic battery, which is the crime of causing bodily harm or making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature to any family or household member, you may need to talk [...]
What Does Domestic Battery Mean?
Domestic battery is a type of crime in Illinois (and in many other states) that requires the victim to be a family or household member of the alleged perpetrator. Really, what that means is that it's [...]