Articles Posted in Aggravated Battery

In today’s world, understanding self-defense laws is crucial to ensuring one’s safety and legal rights. In the state of Illinois, like in many other jurisdictions, self-defense is a legally recognized concept. However, knowing when and how you can use force to protect yourself or others without running afoul of the law can be complex. In…

In the state of Illinois, there are certain actions one can take against household or family members that can land them in legal trouble – namely, domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery charges. A conviction for either one of these crimes is serious, but what many people don’t understand is the difference is between the…

It isn’t uncommon for disagreements and arguments to sometimes become violent. When these incidents are serious enough, then typically someone within earshot (or closer) will call the police. Usually, the result is criminal charges for one or both of the parties involved. The thing is, when there’s actual physical contact, there’s also a line between…

Regardless of the degree and circumstances surrounding the offense, criminal battery can be quite a serious charge. You could potentially face years behind bars, and a criminal record of violent crime can come back to haunt you for years. Aggravated battery charges are even more serious than simple assault and battery. While simple battery often…

Politics is getting dangerous, and, unfortunately, we still have a long way to go to get to the November elections. Illinois, and Chicago in particular, are on the main stage after a political rally for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump turned sour. And that’s putting it lightly. Let’s take a moment to break down what…

You’ve been charged with assault and battery. But is that one crime or two? Though often lumped together, assault and battery are two distinct types of criminal offenses in Illinois. The primary distinction between the two crimes is that while battery typically involves bodily harm, assault charges may occur even if you only engage in…