When you’re accused of any type of domestic violence offense, you may find it helpful to get in touch with a Chicago domestic battery defense attorney as soon as possible. Your lawyer will be able to [...]
Whether you were falsely accused of domestic violence, you were defending yourself against domestic battery, or you made a mistake, criminal domestic violence is a serious offense in the state of Illinois—and if you’re like most [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Domestic battery is a crime in the state of Illinois, and it can be a Class A misdemeanor or a Class 4 felony (learn when domestic battery is a Class 4 felony in Illinois). The consequences [...]
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 [...]
