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DEFENDING AGAINST BATTERY CHARGES IN ILLINOIS

Charged with battery in illinois?

Battery is a Class A Misdemeanor.

A person commits battery if he intentionally or knowingly person commits battery if he intentionally or knowingly without legal justification and by any means

  1. Causes bodily harm to an individual, or

  2. Makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an individual.

types of battery crimes

aggravated battery in illinois

A person who, in committing a battery, intentionally or knowingly causes great bodily harm, or permanent disability or disfigurement commits aggravated battery.

In committing a battery, a person commits aggravated battery if he or she: Uses a deadly weapon other than by discharge.

Penalties for Aggravated Battery can range from a class 3 felony to a class 1 felony see our Illinois Sentencing breakdown below to view different sentencing ranges on felonies in Illinois.

Criminal battery is a serious offense that can result in jail time, it is imperative to hire a criminal defense attorney who is aggressive in asserting your rights and getting your side of the story straight in front of the court. Many times the law enforcement official does not know who the initial aggressor was and charges the wrong person, in these instances a person needs a criminal battery attorney to assert his right to self defense.

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Criminal Battery is a serious crime which can result in jail time.

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