Whether your arrest involved domestic violence or a barroom brawl, battery charges should not be taken lightly. Not only will you end up with a criminal record if you are convicted, you could also spend time in jail and pay substantial fines.
If you have been arrested for battery or aggravated battery, you want a skilled criminal defense attorney by your side. At Kennedy & Hensley, Attorneys at Law, our attorneys have more than 60 years of combined experience defending clients accused of battery, domestic violence and other crimes in Illinois.
We can help you fight your charges. To learn more about our criminal defense practice, contact an assault and battery defense lawyer in Champaign, Illinois.
Battery and Aggravated Battery
Causing bodily harm to another person or making insulting or provoking physical contact, can result in a battery charge. This can include domestic abuse, fights in a bar or any number of situations where there is physical violence. It is a misdemeanor offense but can become a felony if you have had a previous conviction for battery.
If your battery involved a police officer or government employee, or a physically disabled or elderly person, you could be charged with aggravated battery. Aggravated battery is a felony charge, which can lead to more severe penalties.
Fighting Domestic Battery
At our firm, we understand how much you have to lose if you have been arrested for domestic battery. A restraining order could keep you from returning home or seeing your family. A conviction could land you in jail and give you a criminal record. We will vigorously defend you from these charges to protect your freedoms and your reputation.
Contact a Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer in Illinois
Get the legal support and aggressive defense you need. Call 217-689-0481 to speak with a criminal defense attorney at our firm or contact our lawyers online. If you are in custody, we can visit you at a police station or jail.
