If you’re like many people, you’re not sure what causes a domestic violence case to be dismissed in court. Maybe you’ve been charged with domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery, or perhaps you accused someone of [...]
Can domestic violence charges be dropped? Yes, they can – but only by the state. An alleged victim cannot drop domestic violence charges. Only the prosecutor in the case has that ability. Here’s what you need [...]
False allegations of domestic violence are far more common than you think - especially when it comes to divorce. Here's what you need to know about domestic violence allegations during divorce (and what to do if [...]
Is throwing something at your husband domestic battery? If you're like many people, you've been in an argument with your spouse. Maybe you've even gotten a little physical - or maybe you've picked up a dish, [...]
Being arrested for domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery is scary - especially if you've never been arrested before and you don't know what to expect. Here's what you need to know if you're arrested on [...]
Spousal abuse charges are extremely serious - and if you're convicted of a domestic violence crime, you could spend the next several years behind bars. For most people charged with spousal abuse, it makes sense to [...]
When you’ve been accused of domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery, one of the first things you want to ask your lawyer is, “Can a domestic violence case be dismissed?” The good news is that it [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
