In Illinois, the line between assault and aggravated assault often comes down to the presence of aggravating factors. While both offenses involve actions that place someone in fear of immediate harm, aggravated assault includes elements that make the conduct more harmful. If you are faced with an assault charge, a Chicago criminal defense lawyer can…
Continue reading ›When you think of a felony, you probably picture courtroom drama and potential prison time. But in Chicago, a felony conviction is just the beginning of a much bigger story. The consequences that follow can affect your life in ways you might not expect, from being locked out of certain job markets to losing basic…
Continue reading ›When charged with aggravated assault in Illinois, grasping the nuances of the offense becomes paramount. Unlike simple assault, aggravated assault involves specific elements that escalate the severity of the crime. In Illinois, it entails intentionally inducing fear of bodily harm in another person through the use of a dangerous weapon or by displaying behavior that…
Continue reading ›“Assault and battery.” You’ve probably heard this phrase on shows about law enforcement or violent crimes. These two terms are paired together so often that they almost sound like the same crime. The truth about assault and battery in Illinois may come as a surprise to you, though. One of these crimes is more “serious”…
Continue reading ›In our state, an assault charge means that the offender caused the victim to be afraid of immediate violence. That’s it. You do not actually have to have made physical contact or caused bodily harm to be charged with assault. To make matters worse, an assault charge can be bumped up to an aggravated assault,…
Continue reading ›You’ve been charged with assault and battery. But is that one crime or two? Though often lumped together, assault and battery are two distinct types of criminal offenses in Illinois. The primary distinction between the two crimes is that while battery typically involves bodily harm, assault charges may occur even if you only engage in…
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