Every relationship comes with challenges. Some people can deal with these challenges in a healthy manner. Others cannot deal with them in a healthy manner and, as a result of...
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When an order of protection is granted against you, you cannot contact, be around, or interact with that individual. If you violate this order, you will be arrested and charged...
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Criminal charges can lead to an order of protection being granted against you. On its own, an order of protection is very serious. And, when criminal charges are involved, things...
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Orders of protection (OPs) are essential tools that can keep people safe if they have been abused, threatened, or harassed. Usually, OPs are common in domestic violence situations. In Illinois,...
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To sustain - and, in some cases, obtain - an order of protection in Illinois, your claim must be credible. Credibility comes from evidence. Evidence can be tricky, though, if...
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Illinois Orders of Protection (OPs) are essential for individuals who fear for their safety or have been abused. They are designed to provide swift and necessary legal protection to such...
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A domestic battery conviction can lead to heavy fines, jail time, and being forced to compensate your accuser for damages they claim to have sustained, among other possibilities. Going over...
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Every order of protection is accompanied by a hearing. This hearing may occur later, after the order has been granted. Or, if you are lucky, it can occur before the...
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An order of protection in Illinois can significantly impact one’s life. This is true for both the petitioner and the respondent. Usually, an order of protection comes by way of...
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You can use an order of protection to prevent someone from being around you, contacting you, and/or interacting with you in any manner. In the event that someone has filed...
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A domestic battery charge can change your whole life in a matter of hours. This is true, even if you aren’t convicted of domestic battery; a charge is all it...
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The state of Illinois takes domestic battery very seriously. If you have been charged with domestic battery in Illinois, you must work with someone who knows how to help. Going...
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A person served with an order of protection must abide by the terms outlined within that order. Violating these terms can lead to criminal prosecution. Going over the importance of...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2023, 12,429 people died in drunk driving crashes in the United States. Drunk driving is hazardous, and the statistics show...
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