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NOT GUILTY!
Domestic Violence
Aggravated Domestic Battery with a weapon, a felony and misdemeanor Domestic Battery.
CHARGE DISMISSED!
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DUI
Client was charged with her third DUI. Gus was able to convince the court that the police violated the client’s rights.
CHARGES DISMISSED!
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DUI
Client was charged with DUI, officer’s report indicated that client was driving erratically.
CASE DISMISSED!
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Domestic Battery
Client was charged with Domestic Battery of a Child, the police report included photos depicting bruising.
CASE DISMISSED & EXPUNGED!
Chicago Aggravated Battery Attorney
Are you facing criminal charges for aggravated battery in Chicago? If you are, contact criminal defense lawyer Gus Kostopoulos for a free consultation. Gus is a former prosecutor with over 18 years of experience. He understands how the State’s Attorney will approach and try your case and uses this knowledge to your advantage. If you are facing criminal charges for aggravated battery, call our Chicago office today for a free consultation.
A conviction for this violent crime can have devastating consequences, including a possible sentence of life behind bars. Once you have been convicted of aggravated battery in Chicago your future will be uncertain. It will be difficult to get a job, rent an apartment, or secure a loan. In some cases, your right to own a firearm or participate in government welfare programs could be revoked. You can limit the likelihood of facing these consequences by hiring an attorney to defend you.
Aggravated Battery in Chicago
- You cause great bodily harm, disfigurement, or permanent disability;
- The victim is a law enforcement officer, over the age of 60, or disabled; and/or
- You strangle your victim.
Causing Great Bodily Harm
- You cause great bodily harm, disfigurement, or permanent disability;
- The victim is a law enforcement officer, over the age of 60, or disabled; and/or
- You strangle your victim.
Penalties for Aggravated Battery
The penalties for aggravated battery will depend on your specific crime and what the prosecutor is able to prove. Factors that will be important in determining the penalty in your aggravated battery case include:
- The specific type of aggravated battery you are charged with;
- The extent of your victim’s injuries;
- The classification of your victim (i.e., were they a law enforcement officer or elderly?);
- Whether you used a firearm, weapon, or harmful substance to harm you victim; and
- Your existing criminal record.
Aggravated battery, without extenuating circumstances, is a Class 3 Felony in Chicago. If you are convicted of a Class 3 Felony in Chicago you can face up 2-5 years in an Illinois state prison and be required to pay fines of up to $25,000.
Aggravated battery can carry more significant penalties when extenuating circumstances are present. In certain situations, aggravated battery can be charged as a Class 2 Felony, Class 1 Felony, or Class X Felony. In some situations, aggravated battery is punishable by a minimum of 6-30 years in prison.
Defenses to Aggravated Battery
In order to convict you of aggravated battery, the prosecutor must prove that you are guilty of each element of the crime. Your attorney will argue any defense that helps to cast doubt on your guilt. Defenses to charges of aggravated battery in Chicago include:
- The alleged contact did not cause great bodily harm;
- The victim consented to the contact;
- Lack of intent to cause great bodily harm;
- The victim was not part of a specially protected class;
- False accusation;
- Mistaken identity;
- Lack of sufficient evidence; and
- Violations of your Constitutional rights.
Fighting Criminal Charges for Aggravated Battery in Chicago
Are you facing criminal charges for aggravated battery in Chicago? If so, do not hesitate to contact the Kostopoulos Law Group today. We understand that your future is at stake and will do everything in our power to limit the negative repercussions of your arrest. As a former prosecutor, Gus Kostopoulos understands how the prosecution will conduct an investigation and build a criminal case against you. He will use this insight to your advantage, and fight to get the charges against you reduced or thrown out.
The choices you make today will determine how your future unfolds. Aggravated battery is a serious crime and carries potentially life-changing penalties. It is in your best interest to contact an experienced attorney who has the ability to limit the likelihood of your facing these consequences. Contact our Chicago aggravated battery attorneys today to set up a free consultation. We will review your alleged crime, determine if your legal rights have been violated, and answer the questions you have.
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