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 domestic violence arrests occur annually.

Although domestic violence is ordinarily handled at a state level, it is sometimes prosecuted federally, which is more serious. Below, [...]

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 Self-Defense Can Lead to an Illinois Domestic Violence Charge

 

If you act in self-defense, it should always be justified—right?

 

Unfortunately, it’s [...]