In Illinois, a battery offense is generally considered a serious offense due to its violent nature. In the event that an alleged victim suffered severe bodily harm, imprisonment is highly possible and the battery charge could become a felony instead of a misdemeanor. Possible Defenses to Battery The Illinois Complied Statutes states that an alleged […]
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Contrary to popular belief, domestic abuse can actually happen to men as well, although in most cases, women are the victims. In fact, individuals of all ages, education levels, and races suffer from domestic abuse, with 5 million women in the United States experiencing such physical (as well as mental and emotional) pain. When any
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When spouses decide to pursue divorce, but see no need to prove any fault on each side, they are filing for a no-fault divorce. In this case, one spouse needs to state a reason for marriage dissolution recognized by the state. The reasons include irreconcilable differences, incompatibility, or irreparable breakdown of a marriage. While there
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There are many different types of abuse that can occur in a household, with psychological abuse being the most common. While this type of abuse most often occurs within the married couple, the parents (or one of them) can also mentally abuse their children. Psychological abuse is something that a mother or a father should
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You most likely know that to become a successful paralegal, you need to complete specific programs and earn a degree. You also need to possess certain qualities, like having a profound interest in the legal system, communication skills, research skills, ethics, and interpersonal skills. Precision is as important as skills. In fact, failure to be as
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