On the 4th of July, you are at your best friend’s home. You and your friend, along with both of your respective families, drink, light fireworks, and chat deep into...
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On the morning after the 4th of July, you are driving home from your best friend’s home. Before you can reach your house in Schaumburg, a police car signals for...
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A domestic battery charge is very serious. Your freedom is at risk. And so is your financial future, reputation, and overall status in life. Even though a domestic battery charge...
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In the United States, citizens are granted the right to possess firearms under the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Among some Americans, the power and freedom that firearms represent,...
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Many Cook County emergency orders of protection are issued within twenty hours. A full hearing can, and often does, occur shortly after this. If you are not ready to navigate...
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An Illinois domestic battery charge creates a wealth of unfortunate problems. You could lose your job, friends, and reputation, among plenty of other things. Outside of those problems, there is...
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Your parental rights can be placed in jeopardy in the event that someone accuses you of domestic battery. Being unable to spend time with your children and be a part...
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In order for someone to obtain an order of protection in Illinois against you, they must claim that you are harming them in some manner. Someone can claim that you...
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You have the right to seek an order of protection if your safety is being threatened. You also have the right to contest an order of protection in Illinois if...
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A domestic battery conviction comes with serious criminal penalties and personal consequences. Even before a conviction, though, there is an accusation and then a criminal charge. Both of these things...
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A Night Out. A Lifetime Impact. Memorial Day weekend often begins with celebration, with friends, shared stories, and a few drinks. But if that night ends with flashing lights in...
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The Unseen Consequences of a Holiday DUI Memorial Day is a time of celebration and reflection. For many, it involves gathering with friends and family, often accompanied by a few...
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A domestic battery allegation can shatter nearly every facet of your life. And, that’s not all: if you are convicted of domestic battery, you may have to live with it...
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In Illinois, you can obtain an order of protection if you’re unsafe or find yourself defending against one, even when the claims are false. Whether you’re seeking protection or facing...
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The restrictions enforced by an order of protection can make it much more difficult for you to live the life you are accustomed to. Violating these restrictions can lead to...
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