Articles Posted in Domestic Violence

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.…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…