Domestic Battery Lawyer

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Domestic abuse is nothing to take lightly, and that’s perhaps especially true in the state of Illinois. There are a number of behaviors and crimes that are considered “domestic violence” in the state, and they can carry with them fairly hefty consequences depending upon the exact circumstances surrounding the crime. One of the most serious of these is the charge of domestic battery, which can lead to fines and even imprisonment depending upon the specifics of the case in question. It is a good idea to reach out to an experienced Chicago domestic battery attorney if you have been accused of domestic abuse.

 

With the experience granted to him by over 20 years in law, The Law Firm of Dan Florey can help you sort through your domestic battery charge and design the best defense possible to help mitigate your damages. Don’t leave your future up to chance – reach out to a skilled attorney today in order ensure that your rights are upheld and the outcome of your case is as good as it could possibly be given the specific details of it.

 

What is domestic violence?

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In Illinois, the term “domestic violence” is used to refer to the crimes of aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery. The vast majority of the cases involving these crimes include child abuse and spousal abuse, although it should be noted that the both aggravated domestic battery and domestic battery can apply to other individuals living in the household in question. That means that domestic battery doesn’t only pertain to spouses or parent-child relationships.

 

Domestic Battery

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Also known as “simple” battery, domestic battery can be perpetuated against a roommate, a family member, a cohabitant of your household, or an individual with whom you are currently or were in the past in a relationship with. Should the crime in question involve permanent disfigurement or disability or great bodily harm, the charge could be elevated to aggravated domestic battery, and carries harsher punishments.

 

What kind of relationships can lead to domestic battery?

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Because we tend to associate domestic violence with spouses or child-parent relationships, it can be surprising to learn that domestic battery can be committed against a relatively wide variety of individuals.

 

This includes relationships like the following:

• Ex-spouses

• Spouses

• Co-parents

• Family members (blood-related)

• Current roommates

• Former roommates

• Disabled adults and their caretakers

• Elderly adults and their caretakers

• Children and parents

• Children and stepparents

• Individuals related, through a child, by blood

 

In these instances, the crime of “battery” might be charged as “domestic battery” instead.

 

Domestic Battery Attorney

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If you have been charged, or believe you might be charged, with domestic battery, it is time to reach out to an experienced attorney as quickly as possible. Waiting too long to do so could end with you facing harsher punishment than you deserve or even finding yourself unable to enter your home due to an order of protection.

 

Because domestic battery cases can often include exaggeration or recollections perhaps a bit altered due to emotions running high, it is important to have someone impartial on your side. An attorney can help sort through the facts of the case in question and ensure that you are treated fairly throughout the trial process.

 

Contact an experienced domestic battery attorney today for help!

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If you are facing domestic battery charges, you owe it to yourself to reach out to an experienced attorney for help. They can help ensure that you do not end up losing your home or your relationship with your children over a defendable mistake.

 

Take the time to contact The Law Firm of Dan Florey today and ask how he can help represent you and uphold your rights. He even offers free consultations, so you can call without worrying about spending money just to have your case considered by a competent lawyer. Contact him today for more information!