Common Defenses to Domestic Battery Charges
Going to court over domestic battery is scary - you don't know how your case will turn out until the judge issues a ruling. Your domestic battery defense attorney will be right there by your side [...]
How Do You Fight a Domestic Violence Charge?
How do you fight a domestic violence charge? There are several things your attorney can do to help you fight your domestic battery charges. Here’s a closer look. How Do You Fight a Domestic Violence Charge? [...]
What is Criminal Domestic Violence in Illinois?
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 [...]
When Can You Claim Self-Defense in a Domestic Battery Case?
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 [...]
Can You Claim Self-Defense in a Domestic Battery Case?
If you’re like many people who have been falsely accused of domestic battery in Chicago and the surrounding communities, you know that you may be able to claim self-defense if that’s what actually happened. But is [...]