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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 another problem to be aware of: if you are charged with domestic battery, you could be forced out of your home if your accuser lives with you.
Losing your residence due to a domestic battery charge can not only mean having to deal with the inconvenience and expense of finding a new place, but also come with a plethora of other adverse outcomes. Specifically, being unable to live or be present in your home could affect your relationship with your children who live there. To protect yourself and your family from the most unfair and ruinous consequences, it is essential that you speak with a Chicago domestic battery defense lawyer. You deserve to obtain the most favorable legal outcome, and an attorney at Glasgow & Olsson can help you achieve that objective.
Being charged with a crime means that law enforcement/prosecution has formally accused you of committing a crime. This is not an errant accusation: you have been accused of committing a crime, which is to be investigated.
Given the facts outlined above, a domestic battery charge is when someone accuses you of committing domestic battery against them. And then, law enforcement begins to investigate the crime due to this accusation.
Just as an example, if your partner accuses you of hitting them, that is an accusation. If law enforcement charges you with this crime, you may be arrested as a result. You will also be investigated due to that particular criminal charge.
A domestic battery charge can force you out of your home if you live with the person who accused you. This is because of the provisions that can arise from a charge.
A good example of the above is as follows: if your partner accuses you of hitting them, and you are charged with domestic battery, a mandatory no-contact provision may be instated.
The no-contact provision that is in place may force you out of your home. This is because you cannot contact or be around your partner, and living with them would break that provision.
You could lose your home just because of an accusation. It is essential to know, though, that it doesn’t have to be this way – you can work with an attorney who can help you. Remember, you will have little recourse or ability to defend yourself and prevent such disastrous actions from happening to you if you do not get the legal help that you need.
Your attorney can help you by contesting the charges against you. Doing so will help you get the charges tossed out – or obtain a “Not Guilty” verdict – so that you can move forward with your life.
Returning to our previous example, if your partner accuses you of hitting them, your attorney can find witnesses who contest their claims. They can also present other evidence demonstrating the falsehood of those allegations.
Working with an attorney will help you obtain the verdict you deserve. It will also help you get back into your home so that you can enjoy the life you have earned.
If you’ve been charged with domestic battery, this is no time to remain idle; you must take proactive steps by contacting us today.
Glasgow & Olsson brings decades of experience to your case, with a proven track record of success in helping individuals achieve the most optimal results after domestic battery accusations.
We’re not just attorneys. We’re 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.