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Category: Domestic Violence

Why Did Your Chicago Domestic Violence Charge Rate as a Felony?

Domestic violence is a crime taken very seriously by the authorities in Illinois. Even if you’ve never been convicted of a domestic violence offense before, being charged with it once can have a huge impact on your future — especially if you’re convicted of felony domestic violence.

What is the difference between a misdemeanor and felony domestic violence in the state? It’s an important distinction to be aware of, especially if you’re facing charges.

Here’s what you need to know [...]

IL Supreme Court Rulings Put More “Teeth” in Domestic Violence Law

Cases of domestic violence play out in complicated fashions. Often, many factors make them difficult to prosecute – and, in truth, they’ve not been prosecuted as extensively as they should in the Illinois court system.

All that may soon change. The Illinois Supreme Court has recognized that courts need to hold more abusers accountable. While they acknowledge the complicated nature of these cases, far too many end in tragedy.

Domestic violence in Illinois is on the rise, and stories of [...]

IL Domestic Violence Prosecutions Down, But You Can Still Be Charged

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every single aspect of our lives, including how we get along with people in our own household.

According to the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline, tensions between people quarantined together at home have resulted in more calls to the hotline in 2020. In fact, they report a 16 percent increase in the overall calls compared to the same time in the previous year.

Yet even as calls for help from domestic violence situations skyrocketed, the number [...]

Police Crack Down After Spike in COVID-19 Domestic Violence Cases

The COVID-19 shutdown has affected Americans in many ways. Aside from (and possibly due in part to) the financial impact, there have been a number of other unintended side effects of this pandemic.

Across the nation, authorities are seeing a noticeable rise in domestic violence cases being called in. The spike in domestic violence reports is particularly worrisome to police because they believe the actual number of incidents may be far larger and going unreported.

While increased stress in the [...]

Illinois Domestic Assault: Is It a Misdemeanor or Felony Charge?

If you think that you could be facing domestic assault charges, knowing what you’re up against is the first step in taking action and fighting back to beat the charges against you.

Many clients ask us whether their domestic assault charge will be considered a felony or a misdemeanor. Domestic violence is what’s considered a “wobbler” offense. This means it can be considered either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the offense.

We’ve put together a [...]

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Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse? 4 Steps to Take Today

Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

Being charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse is serious. A conviction can lead to prison time, mandatory sex offender registration, and a permanent record that affects your future. The legal process moves quickly, and waiting to respond can hurt your case.

You may not know what to do next, but what you do today matters. What you say, who you talk to, and how you handle the situation can influence the outcome of your case.

If you don’t know what [...]

Battery vs Domestic Battery in Illinois

Battery | Domestic Battery

One argument. One moment of lost temper. Suddenly, you’re facing charges that can change your life forever. But did you know that the label on those charges—battery or domestic battery—can mean the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

In Illinois, the line between battery and domestic battery isn’t always clear, but crossing it can have serious consequences. If you’re unsure about the charges you’re facing, don’t wait. Contact our Chicago, IL criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of [...]