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Illinois Battery Charges: When the Assault was “Complete”

Nov 30, 2020

Aggravated Assault | Assault & Battery | Domestic Battery

“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” than the other.

At first glance, “assault” appears to be the more serious of the two crimes. You may have heard “assault” used to reference [...]

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Do You Know the Difference Between IL Assault and Battery Charges?

Jan 3, 2020

Assault & Battery

Illinois assault or battery charges are usually punishable by jail time, hefty fines, and/or hours of community service. You’ll also be left with a criminal record of violent crime.

That’s nearly where the similarities between these crimes end…at least in the eyes of Illinois law. Although the consequences for either assault or battery are severe, they are prosecuted differently.

If you are facing assault or battery charges, it’s important to understand the legal distinction between these two offenses so that [...]

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Hit a Minor, Get an Automatic Aggravated Battery Charge in Illinois

Jul 30, 2019

Aggravated Battery | Assault & Battery | Battery

Regardless of the degree and circumstances surrounding the offense, criminal battery can be quite a serious charge. You could potentially face years behind bars, and a criminal record of violent crime can come back to haunt you for years.

Aggravated battery charges are even more serious than simple assault and battery. While simple battery often garners a misdemeanor charge, and penalties (at least on the first offense) are typically punished by probation, aggravated battery is always a felony which rarely [...]

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Assault and Battery in Illinois: How Do the Laws Work?

Jul 1, 2018

Assault | Assault & Battery | Battery

Chicago officers were recently called to a Citgo gas station in Joliet on reports of a domestic disturbance between a man and a woman. When the police arrived, the woman was no longer on the scene. They approached the man, asking for information about the incident. The man then reportedly refused to cooperate with the police by not moving when they requested it and verbally threatened the police while taking a fighting stance.

 

When the officers told the man [...]

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School Fights in Illinois Can Lead to Assault and Battery Charges

Sep 28, 2017

Assault & Battery | Juvenile Crimes

Students are back in school in Illinois, and along with homework and extracurricular activities, you might also need to think about school-related assaults.

 

Two incidents from the previous school year stand out as warnings to both parents and students in the Chicago area.

 

Teens Arrested for Fighting in Chicago

 

Last May, a fellow student stabbed Destinee Garza with a pair of scissors during a fight at Oak Lawn Community High School, and she suffered laceration injuries to [...]

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April 1, 2025 Sex Crimes | Sexual Abuse | Sexual Assault

In Illinois, sex crime accusations are taken seriously. The state reported a forcible rape rate of 42.5 per 100,000 people in 2023. That means these cases are common—and closely watched by prosecutors, law enforcement, and the public.

You might feel like the system is stacked against you. Your name could be tarnished, your job on the line, and your personal relationships strained. Even before a trial begins, the accusation alone can impact your life in ways you didn’t expect.

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Being charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse is serious. A conviction can lead to prison time, mandatory sex offender registration, and a permanent record that affects your future. The legal process moves quickly, and waiting to respond can hurt your case.

You may not know what to do next, but what you do today matters. What you say, who you talk to, and how you handle the situation can influence the outcome of your case.

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