Nearly every Illinois resident is probably familiar with the terms assault and battery, and it is common to think they both mean the same thing. People generally think a physical or violent attack on someone is both an assault and battery, but that is not true. In...
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Violent Crimes
Brothers arrested in Springfield on weapon charges
Convicted felons are not allowed to possess weapons in Illinois, even if the prior felony conviction occurred in another state. The ban is total and absolute. Two brothers who are alleged to be convicted felons in possession of weapons were arrested in Springfield on...
Defense options to assault and battery charges
Not long ago this Illinois-based criminal defense blog provided its readers with a post on assault and battery charges. These crimes can result in serious penalties for those convicted and can alter the course of affected individuals’ lives. However, defendants do not...
When can you be charged with assault or battery in Illinois?
Sometimes arguments go beyond mere words and things get physical. When this happens, it could lead to more than just injuries -- it could lead to assault and battery charges. The following is a brief overview of the types of assault and battery crimes in Illinois....
How does Illinois define first-degree murder?
First-degree murder constitutes the most serious homicide charge you can face in Illinois. Homicide itself means killing someone deliberately and without authority of law. Illinois Criminal Code Chapter 720, Section 5/9-1, contains the laws applying to first-degree...
Are you working on controlling your anger?
Maybe your partner or spouse makes you upset without meaning to. Or perhaps life in Illinois inevitably aggravates you, causing you to unleash your aggression before you can contain it. To avoid hurting someone and ending up in handcuffs, you should learn to control...
I’ve been accused of domestic violence, now what?
It’s common for couples to fight during the course of a marriage. It’s also common for arguments to become heated, which can sometimes be misinterpreted. This is especially true when it comes to divorce proceedings. Some spouses will misrepresent arguments...