Monthly Archives: October 2011

ILLINOIS AGGRAVATED BATTERY LAW

Posted on October 17, 2011 by admin

In Illinois, you commit simple battery if you knowingly, without legal justification, physically hurt another person or cause contact of an offensive nature, such as grabbing at them. Simple battery is a Class A Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 … Continue reading →

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“I HIT A COP!:” AGGRAVATED ASSAULT OR AGGRAVATED BATTERY TO AN OFFICER IN ILLINOIS

Posted on October 13, 2011 by admin

You must have been really drunk because you don’t remember what happened. But apparently, you went berserk and hit a police officer. The officer even ended up in the emergency room. Now, you are charged with aggravated battery. What is … Continue reading →

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IMPERSONATING PUBLIC OFFICIALS: BIG TROUBLE

Posted on October 8, 2011 by admin

Pretending to be someone you are not may bring you applause on stage and screen, but in real life, impersonation can be a serious criminal offense. Illinois prohibits impersonating a police officer, firefighter, emergency management worker, attorney, veteran, parent/legal guardian … Continue reading →

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