Articles Posted in Domestic Violence

Protecting your own life is one of humans’ most primal instincts. That’s why people are allowed under the law to protect themselves in certain situations. It is considered self-defense if they perceive their lives are at stake or they could be injured. In some cases, self-defense can stretch beyond your own well-being and branch out…

Social media plays a large part in people’s lives today. Platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter are used by millions of people in order to form and keep connections. However, because social media has become so ingrained in the everyday lives of so many, it’s vital to understand how it can impact…

Beyond the law, however, if you want to put a stop to domestic violence, then you first have to understand why it occurs. Those who commit crimes of domestic violence in Illinois aren’t monsters – they’re normal people who are driven to commit these crimes for various reasons. Here is how Illinois defines domestic violence…

Domestic Violence is a crime taken very seriously in Illinois, yet it’s a topic that many people don’t know much about – especially what types of actions and behaviors are considered domestic violence. The Illinois Domestic Violence Act clearly spells out what types of things are considered to be domestic violence in the state. It…

Unfortunately, domestic violence is an issue that affects the lives of many families in America. Domestic violence is a serious issue that can have an impact on many aspects of a person’s life, including pending divorce and child custody. The state of Illinois wants to protect children from domestic violence situations, especially if it’s occurring…

In our state, there are some crimes that, when committed against a household or family member, are considered a crime of domestic violence. These charges can result in some significant penalties if you are convicted, so it’s important to understand what actions qualify and what can happen if you are found guilty. Here’s what you…

When police are called to the scene of two people fighting, there are several possible scenarios that can occur after that point. If the two people live in the same household, there is a chance that the crime of domestic battery can be charged. When most people think of domestic battery charges, they imagine it’s…

It can be a surprise for many people when they are made aware they have an order of protection, sometimes called a restraining order, against them. In many cases involving domestic violence, orders of protection are issued by the judge without the defendant being present. This means that you may have no idea that an…

In the state of Illinois, certain acts of violence are categorized as crimes of domestic violence. When an act of violence is committed against a person in your family or household, then domestic violence laws can apply toward the charges against you, resulting in prison time, fines, and even orders of protection against you. Being…

Many people believe that if they are involved in an incident where charges are filed, then they can play a role in whether or not to press those charges against the defendant – and drop them if they want. This isn’t always the case in Illinois, especially when it comes to cases involving domestic violence.…