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Assault vs Battery | Difference Between Assault And Battery

March 20, 2020 By Arthur McGibbons

Assault vs Battery | What is the difference between assault and battery?

In Illinois assault and battery are two completely different crimes. There is no single crime known as “assault and battery.”

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Filed Under: Battery

Illinois Battery Penalties And Fine

March 20, 2020 By Arthur McGibbons

The Illinois criminal charge of battery, ILCS battery, is listed under 720 ILCS 5/12-3. The law says,

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Illinois Domestic Battery Penalties And Punishment

February 21, 2020 By Arthur McGibbons

In Illinois the domestic battery statute says,

720 ILCS 5/12-3.2 – Illinois Domestic Battery Charge

“A person commits domestic battery if he or she knowingly without legal justification by any means:

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Filed Under: Battery, Indictment

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