Being accused or arrested for domestic violence or aggravated domestic battery in Illinois is a serious, life-altering situation. Those convicted, face a wide-range of consequences including a felony charge, prison sentence, hefty fine, restraining order or probation.
As a former prosecutor for Cook County, our Aggravated Domestic Battery Lawyer understands exactly how the prosecution will build their case and the mistakes they are apt to make. Using this knowledge Sutter Law Group will create an aggressive defense while staying laser focused on the best-case scenarios for each client.
If you’ve been charged or arrested for a domestic battery offense in DuPage or Cook County, the decision you make in the next 24 hours may determine how your case is resolved. Our first piece of advice is to NOT speak to anyone until you’ve contacted a lawyer. That includes the police.
Our DuPage County Assault and Battery Lawyer defends clients from a wide-range of misdemeanor and felony charges relating to domestic violence. While every case is unique, the most common defense strategies for assault or battery are:
We offer free legal consultations in person or by phone to clients throughout Cook, Kane & DuPage County. If you or someone you love has been charged with assault or battery, CONTACT US to discuss your case.
In Illinois, Domestic Battery is when you physically abuse or make physical contact with a family member. While spouses, former spouses, parents, children and stepchildren are considered family members. So are current boyfriends, girlfriends, ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend, ex-husband or ex-wife. In other words, they DO NOT have to live with you to be recognized as a “family member.” An aggravated domestic battery charge goes beyond the traditional slap, hit, hair pulling, biting, thrown objects and weapon waving. If great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement has occurred to a “family member”, you can be charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery.
Our DuPage County law firm has one of the top domestic violence lawyers in Illinois. Mark Sutter is a former prosecutor and routinely defends the rights, reputations and futures of clients. He has proudly represented clients from all backgrounds including students and celebrities. With his help, criminally prosecuted clients have regained their right to walk free.
Hiring an aggravated domestic battery lawyer who was a former prosecutor provides our clients a decisive advantage in that we understand the complexities of the state’s case. Our DuPage Domestic Violence Attorney knows how to challenge assault and battery charges. Furthermore, because he understands the prosecutions perspective he can create the appropriate defense. A positive outcome in an assault and battery case often hinges on whether the lawyer knows how to challenge the actions of the police.
Regardless of the severeness of your case, The Sutter Law Group will fight for your rights. Our first goal in any case is to have the case dismissed, charges dropped or reduced. As your aggravated domestic battery attorney in DuPage, we will propose alternative sentencing such as treatment to avoid a conviction on your record. If your case involves a weapon or severe bodily harm, we’ll do everything necessary to protect your rights and minimize sentencing.
Consequently, before determining the proper aggravated domestic battery defense, we thoroughly investigate the case. Sutter Law Group requires an in-depth interview with the defendant as well as copies of police reports, accident reports, test results, etc. We consistently protect the rights of the accused and have a superb record in defending people accused of assault and battery in Cook and DuPage County. For a free case consultation with our drug crime attorney call: 312-724-5600.
