In the state of Illinois, a domestic battery conviction constitutes a Class A Misdemeanor. If convicted, one can face up to one year in prison and significant fines. It should be noted that a battery charge can be elevated to aggravated battery due to a number of circumstances, including if children are present or harmed, or if the person has a prior domestic battery conviction on their criminal record. Unfortunately, many people are charged with domestic battery when the law enforcement officials rush to judgment or react to a fabricated accusation. Below, we will examine some of the most …

When one is facing a domestic battery accusation it is entirely common to feel flustered or panicked, especially when the accusation is entirely fabricated. False accusations of domestic battery are much more common than most of us would like to assume, and these accusations can come with life-changing ramifications for the accused. Outside of the immediate legal consequences of a domestic battery conviction (which we examine further below), an accusation can impact one’s relationships and employment status. If you have been falsely accused of domestic battery, it is critically important …