Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
Definitons and differences of Domestic Battery charges
What is the difference of the chages of Domestic
Battery causing bodily harm and the charge of
Domestic Battery of an insulting or provoking nature?
What makes these two charges different from each
other and what do they mean in accordance with IL.
state law?
Asked on 4/20/02, 9:16 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford Martin
Martin Law Office
Re: Definitons and differences of Domestic Battery charges
The distinction is defined in the charge. The first involves physical contact; the second involves verbal threats, abusive language, etc. Both are domestic violence charges on which restraining orders and, if convicted, jail can result.
Answered on 4/20/02, 10:19 pm
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