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What Is Aggravated Domestic Battery?
If you’ve been accused of aggravated domestic battery, your priority will be to establish your innocence and cast aside the doubt of those around you. Aggravated domestic battery is a serious accusation and can have a dramatic impact on your reputation both in the community and the workplace. There’s no doubt that being caught up in such allegations is emotionally distressing, and for that reason it’s important you act fast.
Chicago Trusted Attorneys™ take these cases extremely seriously and are here to help determine if these accusations hold any weight, and if not, how best to go about disproving them. Aggravated domestic battery is categorized as harm inflicted by an aggravating factor, which could be a weapon, the infliction of severe bodily injury, or provocative physical contact by a family member or close relation. Contact a criminal defense lawyer when you need help to defend against criminal allegations.
Defining Aggravated Domestic Battery
An aggravated domestic battery case differs slightly from a general aggravated battery case, given that it typically involves harm inflicted upon somebody close to you. Examples include blood relatives, spouses, parents, children, roommates, and caregivers, among others. Aggravated domestic battery is classified as a class 2 felony conviction and can result in prison time, up to $2,500 in fines, and a criminal record.
To return a guilty verdict in an aggravated domestic battery case, the accuser’s attorney must prove all elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. They will be required to make a statement that they were the victim of intentional force, and their lawyer may present photographs of specific physical evidence to illustrate any damage done. These can be used alongside doctors’ testimonies and individual witness statements to establish the impact the assault has had on their life, both physically and mentally.
By seeking advice from an experienced lawyer, you’ll be in the best position possible to refute these claims. Any evidence you can provide may prove invaluable, such as proof you weren’t in proximity to the person at the time of the alleged assault, any camera footage that may have captured the incident, or any written or recorded communications that cast doubt on the claims made.
Seek Advice From an Attorney in Chicago
If you’ve been accused of aggravated domestic battery and need to prove your innocence, get in touch with Chicago Trusted Attorneys™. We’re here to help you seek justice for the defamation done to your name, so schedule your free consultation online or call 312-519-3171 to speak to a member of our team. Whether it’s advice, guidance, or representation you need to assist you in your case, we’re here to listen and help you bring the truth to light.