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 can be nearly as devastating as a conviction.
Our attorneys at Glasgow & Olsson know how a conviction for domestic battery can adversely impact every aspect of your life, from your personal life to your professional life. When you have everything on the line, you need legal counsel who is seasoned, experienced, and prepared to fight for you and be by your side every step of the way.
If you have been accused of domestic battery, you need warriors who will help you obtain the best possible outcome. That is what we are. Our Chicago domestic battery defense lawyer can make it much easier for you to obtain the legal outcome you deserve.
What Happens If You Are Charged With Domestic Battery?
If you are charged with domestic battery, you run the risk of being convicted of this crime. A domestic battery conviction in Illinois can lead to:
- Being forced to spend up to one year in jail.
- Being ordered to pay a fine of no more than $2,500.
- Being forced to pay damages to your accuser.
To go along with the above, if you have been convicted of domestic battery in the past, the penalties become far more severe. You may spend a long time in prison, among other penalties.
In the event that you are charged with domestic battery – and, by extension, accused of this crime – there is no guarantee you will experience those penalties. You may, however, experience the following:
- Being kicked out of your community/any groups you belong to.
- A serious hit to your reputation.
- Getting fired from your job.
- Being mistreated by your close friends and family members.
Every single one of the above can be absolutely devastating. And these can all occur, even if you have yet to be convicted of any crime. Sometimes, a criminal charge – or even an accusation – is all that’s necessary.
Why Is Evidence So Important In A Domestic Battery Case?
In order for you to be convicted of domestic battery, there must be evidence suggesting that you actually engaged in this act. This evidence, if presented in the proper manner, could lead to your conviction – even if you didn’t do it.
Just as an example, if there are three witnesses who claim that you assaulted your partner, this can be used against you. And depending on how a jury interprets this evidence, it may be used to secure your conviction.
To obtain the legal outcome you deserve, you must question the evidence against you. You can do this by working with a Schaumburg domestic battery defense attorney who knows how to interpret and challenge this evidence in a way that tells your side of the story.
A good example of the above is as follows: those three witnesses claim they saw you assault your partner, but your attorney shows the jury that they were drinking heavily that night and, therefore, that their testimony isn’t reliable.
Regardless of the facts that underlie your domestic battery case, you need to contest the claims against you. This requires contesting the evidence and, in turn, working with an attorney who knows how to do this.
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If you’ve been charged with domestic battery, contact us today.
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