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Serious legal, financial and personal troubles can sometimes lead to, and result from, a domestic violence arrest. Many people facing a domestic violence charge find reaching out can be key to getting beyond the challenge. One first step can be understanding some basic issues about answering domestic violence charges. Everyone is innocent until proven otherwise First, proof beyond a reasonable doubt is the standard that accusers shouldContinue reading

Violent crimes have been thrust into the spotlight recently by national and local media. Charges of this type can have devastating consequences and can ruin reputations. Domestic violence charges cover a wide range of categories. Almost any crime can turn into a domestic offense; all that is needed is an intimate relationship between the victim and accused. In order to meet the problem of violent crimes head on, Illinois lawmakers recentlyContinue reading

A criminal charge, although serious, is only an accusation of a crime. However, just charges alone can severely damage one’s personal and professional reputation. Domestic violence is a horrible thing that occurs way too frequently, and the state of Illinois has harsh penalties for those convicted. However, there are also many instances where allegations were proved to be false. Police in central Illinois say that theyContinue reading

Facing any kind of criminal charge can be extremely stressful, worrisome and can ruin a person’s future. In Illinois, it seems that instances of domestic violence are on the rise. Domestic violence is a big problem across the state and those who are convicted can face many years of jail time and other harsh penalties. Even if allegations of domestic abuse turn out to be false, the damage doneContinue reading

Facing criminal charges of any type can create a challenging and stressful time. Domestic violence charges are especially daunting for the accused, not only for the potential consequences but also for the effects on child custody a conviction could bring. One recent incident has ended up in an Illinois criminal courtroom. A 32-year-old man was arrested and charged regarding claims of domestic violence against his girlfriend. He allegedlyContinue reading

Being accused of being abusive toward a domestic partner can be disheartening, as it can ruin an individual’s reputation and even his or her future. Fortunately, those who are accused of domestic violence in Illinois are not immediately guilty according to the law. Instead, they have the right to aggressively fight their charges. Domestic violence exists in a variety of forms. Physical abuse often comes to mindContinue reading

Illinois law is tough on domestic abuse. For instance, when police are called to homes as a result of domestic violence accusations, they legally must make arrests if signs of injury are present. Furthermore, Illinois has what is called a no-drop policy, meaning that these types of charges will never be dropped, even if the accusers end up changing their stories. For these reasons, eitherContinue reading