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 of their lives can be unbearable to even think of. However, this is exactly what can happen after a domestic battery claim is made, which is why it is never more critical that if you are being accused of domestic battery, you quickly get in touch with a Chicago domestic battery attorney at Glasgow & Olsson. You deserve the rightful outcome and the ability to protect your rights to your children.
What Will A Domestic Battery Claim Do To You?
A domestic battery claim in Illinois can lead to your arrest. This is because if law enforcement follows up on the domestic battery claim made against you, you will be charged with a crime.
In the event that you are convicted of domestic battery, you run the risk of being forced to spend a year in jail. You may also need to pay a fine of up to $2,500.
Both of these consequences can lead to you losing your job. This could lead to serious financial problems, including being unable to take care of your needs. You may also owe legal fees and court fees, among other related fees.
To go along with the above, a domestic battery conviction can put you on the hook for damages. These damages could encompass medical bills, time lost at work, and alleged pain and suffering, all related to the alleged battery.
Even if you are not convicted of domestic battery, an accusation can greatly damage your reputation. You may lose friends as a result. An accusation could even lead to losing your job or clients choosing not to hire you.
How Can A Domestic Battery Claim Violate Your Parental Rights?
If you are convicted of domestic battery, you could lose some of your parental rights. These parental rights can encompass the following:
- Being able to have custody of your children.
- Being able to visit your children.
- Being able to make decisions for your children.
You can find one example for every single one of the above in the space below:
- If you are convicted of domestic battery, you may be considered an unsafe parent. This could mean that custody goes to the other parent due to the “violent acts” alleged by your accuser.
- If you are convicted of domestic battery, the court may deem you unsafe to be around. This could affect custody, as well as your ability to even be around your children.
- If you are convicted of domestic battery, you may be unable to make decisions for your children. This could mean that you are unable to play a part in your children’s lives at all due to your conviction.
Every single one of the above can occur, even if you are never convicted of domestic violence. All it takes is being accused – and, in most cases, charged – for your rights as a parent to be questioned/reduced.
Why Do You Need An Attorney To Help You?
A good attorney will contest the claims made against you. This will:
- Demonstrate that you did not commit the battery you have been accused of.
- That you are not liable for any damages.
- Help you obtain attorney and court fees.
- Cannot be given any criminal sentence/criminal consequences.
To give you the best shot at achieving the above results, you cannot take chances with just any attorney. What you need is a seasoned and experienced legal professional who knows how to fight domestic battery claims, disprove them, and win cases. That is what you get with the attorneys at Glasgow & Olsson.
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If you’ve been charged with domestic battery, contact us today.
Glasgow & Olsson brings decades of experience and a well-established legacy of trust, because we are not just attorneys – we are advocates you can rely on.
When you need someone in your corner, choose the team that knows how to help you.
Speak with a Chicago domestic battery defense attorney today to learn how we can bring you the results you need.