Domestic violence in Illinois can encompass a wide range of behaviors. Whatever the case, getting charged with domestic violence is serious. The punishments across different states can vary, but a conviction can involve serious fines and jail time. It can also cause a...
Why are older women vulnerable to domestic abuse?
Older women in Illinois are just as vulnerable to domestic violence as younger women. In fact, studies have shown that the majority of women murdered by their husbands are over the age of 40. In some cases, the abuse started later in the relationship; in others, the...
How IL residents can proceed after domestic violence accusations
Prosecutors in New Hampshire have dropped the assault charges against a woman who was accused of assaulting her husband, who is a police officer. In July, the woman was arrested after her husband called the police, claiming that she had attacked him. However, the...
Common reasons for false accusations of domestic violence
If an Illinois couple is going through a divorce, one party might take extreme measures to get an advantage over the other. In some cases, this can involve making false accusations of domestic violence. Accusations like these can have a drastic impact on the trial, so...