Articles Posted in Domestic Violence

Have you been charged with domestic violence in Chicago, even though you were simply defending yourself? In this post we’re going to explain the double-edged sword of self-defense – how it can sometimes lead to charges, and how you may be able to use it to fight back against your charges in certain circumstances. How…

If you have been accused of domestic violence, you may be feeling many different emotions. You may be feeling angry that you have to go to court and defend yourself, nervous about facing penalties, or sad that you might lose the ability to be a parent to your children. If you believe that you did…

Do acts of domestic violence occur more frequently in the summer? In this post, we’ll provide research looking into this very question and let you know how to get help if you are facing charges. Domestic Violence Over the Summer in Illinois – What We Know and What Experts Think Evidence is mixed on whether…

Former Empire actor Morocco Omari recently fought a battle with domestic violence charges. What happened? Omari, 46, was arrested in April 2017 for misdemeanor domestic battery. That month, a 24-year-old woman who claimed to be Omari’s girlfriend told police that he had pushed her during an argument and caused injuries. The woman is from North…

Nearly everyone agrees in principle that child custody should be awarded with the safety and best interests of the child at heart. However, in practice, child custody cases are often complex and fraught with gray areas, meaning that blanket policies may be counterproductive to individual cases. New legislation proposed by Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX-02), who…

Former American Idol star Jennifer Hudson recently dropped a protection order she filed against her ex-fiance David Otunga, and reports say the two are now focused on doing what’s best for their child. What happened? Back in November of 2017, Hudson filed a protective order against Otunga for alleged threats and harassment, including pushing her.…

With several national incidents of mass murders in the headlines this year, a number of reports have appeared alleging that domestic violence is a precursor to mass shootings. The histories of many of the shooters would seem to support this. Devin Patrick Kelley, the man who killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas in November…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During this month, there is a call “on all Americans to promote the safety and liberty of the women, men, and children who are subjected to violent, intimidating, or controlling behavior at the hands of those closest to them.” While domestic violence is taken seriously in our state and…

College athletes are often seen as role models, but in the wake of recent scandals like the one at Baylor, certain universities are taking a strong stance on who they are going to allow to play for them. The University of Illinois may be next on that list. UI Plans to Ban Athletes with Domestic…

If you have been charged with a domestic violence crime, you need to know the extent of your charges. When does a charge of domestic violence cross over into aggravated domestic violence in Illinois? It depends on the specifics of how the crime occurred and what exactly happened. Non-Aggravated Domestic Violence Charges Domestic violence is…