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…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›If you’ve been hit with a domestic violence charge, there are probably many important questions running through your mind…and for good reason. These charges not only have serious criminal and civil implications but can also permanently damage your reputation. We’ve put together a guide covering the questions we’re frequently asked regarding domestic violence charges, and…
Continue reading ›Domestic violence cases are increasing nationwide and are being highlighted in the media as a major problem in society today. In turn, domestic violence has received broader attention from lawmakers — and rightfully so. There is a hidden epidemic, though: men can also be domestic violence victims. In fact, the subject of domestic violence against…
Continue reading ›Domestic violence is a quite-serious offense that can be met with severe criminal and civil consequences. A domestic violence conviction can be life-changing, even for first-time offenders. Crimes against family and household members are on the rise in Illinois and nationwide. Further, false accusations of domestic violence are also increasing – an estimated 700,000 wrongful…
Continue reading ›Over 1,000 women are murdered each year in America due to domestic violence. It is an epidemic that affects men, women, and families regardless of race, socio-economic status, religion, or family structure, creating a traumatic experience for every member of the family, whether they are a victim, witness, or abuser. If you are charged and…
Continue reading ›Our state takes domestic violence charges very seriously. So seriously, that law enforcement officers must arrest an offender if they have evidence of any injury to the victim. In other words, if police are called in and there is a domestic dispute where one party appears to have injured the other, they are required to…
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