In Illinois, domestic violence is a serious crime—and it comes with serious consequences. But what counts as domestic violence in Illinois, and what will happen to you if you’re convicted of this type of charge? What is Domestic Violence in Illinois? Under Illinois law, a person can be charged with domestic violence in one of…

If you were arrested for a domestic violence offense in the northwest suburbs, your case will proceed to the Rolling Meadows courthouse located at 2121 E. Euclid Ave, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. All misdemeanor domestic violence cases, such as Domestic Battery (720 ILCS 5/12.3.2) are heard in courtroom 207 at 9:30 a.m. Domestic Battery is…

Allegations of domestic violence can have lasting effects.  In addition to legal penalties, including jail time and steep fines, a person convicted of domestic battery will be adversely affected in a divorce and/or child custody case. If you have been accused of domestic violence in Chicago, hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney is the best…

A Domestic Battery conviction can ruin your life.  As a former prosecutor, Attorney Matt Fakhoury is aware that a contentious divorce may sometimes lead to accusations of domestic violence when one spouse accuses the other of a battery in an attempt to gain leverage in a divorce. In cases of Domestic Battery, the police will…

Domestic violence offenses are punished to the full extent of the law in Cook County.  Domestic Battery in particular can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor.  Even when charged with a misdemeanor domestic battery, the minimum sentence is a conviction on your record.  The consequences of such a conviction and the stigma associated with…