Illinois takes battery very seriously. Sometimes, battery charges are ; this guide explains aggravated battery in Chicago. Aggravated Battery: When Battery Results in Certain Injuries In the state of Illinois, the crime of battery occurs when one person knowingly, and without legal justification, causes bodily harm to another person or makes physical contact of an…
If you’ve been accused of a crime, you may need a felony defense attorney in Chicago, Skokie or Rolling Meadows. For most people, that’s the smartest course of action. Working with an attorney can help ensure that you get the best possible outcome – and it’s a way to ensure someone is always there to…
Battery. You’ve heard the term before, but what does it really mean? It doesn’t help that people often use assault and battery as interchangeable terms (they’re not). As a Chicago assault and battery lawyer, many people ask me where the state of Illinois draws the line between the two. What’s the Difference Between Assault and Battery? First, let’s clear up…
A person commits a misdemeanor battery when he intentionally or knowingly causes harm to another individual (See 720 ILCS 5/12-3). However, the law identifies several classes of people who are considered “special” and thus deserving of protection under the law. Therefore, if what otherwise would be a misdemeanor battery is committed against a person in…
