Illinois has a mandatory arrest policy for cases of domestic violence or battery. If police are called to your home and they find evidence of a domestic battery, usually someone is going to jail.
At Patel Law, PC, we bring years of experience to the defense of people accused of domestic violence in Champaign-Urbana, Danville, Decatur and other communities in Central Illinois. Attorney Baku N. Patel is a former federal prosecutor, former Champaign County and Vermilion County senior prosecutor, and former U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
The Experience You Need to Protect Your Reputation
It's much easier to be arrested for domestic violence than it is to persuade the state to drop charges. Even if your spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend wants to drop charges, the state may prosecute the case on its own.
The consequences of a domestic violence conviction can be devastating to your employment and your reputation. Under federal law, anyone convicted of domestic battery cannot possess firearms. If you are a hunter, you will no longer be able to do so legally. If you are a police officer or in military service, you may lose your job.
To avoid the stigma of a domestic battery conviction, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible after you have been arrested. Do not attempt to contact the alleged victim, as you may be barred from doing so by a restraining or protective order, or as a condition of your bond by the court. If you violate the order, you could be jailed and charged with a separate crime.
Contact a Domestic Battery Attorney Serving Danville, Decatur and Champaign-Urbana
To schedule a free consultation, call Champaign-Urbana domestic violence lawyer Baku Patel at 217-903-4867 (888-341-0748 toll free) or complete our online contact form.
