A domestic battery case is very complex. By going over the complexities of a domestic battery case and speaking with a Chicago criminal defense attorney, you can protect yourself from a domestic battery conviction.
Outside of the above, if you currently face a domestic battery charge, it is of the utmost importance that you work with an experienced attorney.
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What Is Domestic Battery?
The definition of “domestic battery” is as follows:
- A situation in which one person causes bodily harm, by any means at all, to a family member/household member.
- A situation in which one person makes physical contact with a family/household member that is of an insulting or provoking nature.
Just as an example, if a husband punches their wife, then they can be charged with domestic battery.
What Are The Consequences Of Domestic Battery?
The consequences of domestic battery the first time you are arrested are as follows:
- You can spend up to a year in jail.
- You can be forced to pay a fine of $25,000.
If you have been convicted of a domestic battery in the past, the consequences become more severe. If you have prior convictions for domestic battery:
- You can spend seven years in prison; and
- You can be forced to pay a fine of $25,000.
To protect yourself from the consequences of a domestic battery conviction, you must work with an attorney who has experience with these cases.
What Makes A Domestic Battery Case So Complex?
A domestic battery case is complex for the following reason: in most instances, it involves one person claiming that another person hurt them in a manner that is very difficult to objectively verify.
On its own, this is challenging. And yet, one other element makes things even more complex: a person who claims you hurt them can obtain an Order of Protection – among other legal possibilities – that affects you.
Just as an example, someone may claim that you hit them when you did no such thing. Even though you did not hit them, they can still obtain an Order of Protection prohibiting you from being near them.
If someone obtains an Order of Protection, then you may not have the ability to live on your property, obtain the child custody outcome you desire, or use some of the items you own, among many other equally unfortunate possibilities.
To protect yourself from the problems that an Order of Protection creates, along with the consequences of a domestic battery conviction, you must work with an attorney who can refute the accusations against you.
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Get Qualified Legal Help Today
If you need representation for a domestic battery charge, the attorneys at Glasgow & Olsson are uniquely qualified to help.
Our team has helped thousands of people who have been charged with crimes in Illinois. When we take cases, we do so to win. This means we take cases to trial. We don’t arrange plea bargains unless it is in the best interest of our clients. As proactive lawyers, we fight aggressively and support our clients throughout their entire case up to and including appeals. Protecting your life and freedom is always the goal, and with our decades of experience practicing law, we know how to get results. This is why we are regularly invited to appear as a legal contributor on popular radio and news outlets, including ABC, CNN, NBC, CBS, and Fox NEWS.
When you need an attorney, experience matters.
Speak with a Chicago criminal defense attorney today to learn how our experience can get you the results you deserve.