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Bloomington Criminal Attorney Bloomington DUI Attorney
Bloomington DUI
Attorney John G. Prior Jr. has extensive experience trying cases both in Western and Central Illinois.
Read more about Mr. Prior's experience as an Illinois Attorney.
Criminal Offenses
- Arson
- Assault
- Battery
- Burglary
- Criminal Sexual Abuse
- Criminal Sexual Assault
- Criminal Trespass to Property
- Criminal Damage to Property
- Domestic Battery
- DUI/Driving Under the Influence
- Home Invasion
- Extortion
- Kidnapping
- Major Traffic Violations
- Minor Traffic Violations
- Possession of Cannabis
- Possession Of Controlled Or Counterfeit Substances
- Prostitution
- Reckless Conduct
- Residential Burglary
- Resisting Arrest
- Robbery
- Stalking
- Theft
- Unlawful Restraint
- Violation Of Order Of Protection
Bloomington, IL
Criminal Attorney
Domestic Battery
Definition of Domestic Battery. In Illinois, a person commits the offense of domestic battery when he [ (intentionally) (knowingly) ] [without legal justification] and by any means [ (causes bodily harm to) (makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with)] any family or household member. 11.11- Illinois Pattern Jury Instructions - Criminal 4th Edition
Sentencing - Domestic battery, 720 ILCS 5/12-3.2., is a Class A misdemeanor or a Class 4 felony depending on one’s prior convictions. A Class A misdemeanor is punishable by up to 364 days in the county jail, up to a $2,500 fine and/or up to 2 years of probation or conditional discharge. A Class 4 felony is punishable by a prison term of between 1 to 3 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections, up to a $25,000 fine, a 1 year term of mandatory supervised release and/or up to 30 months of probation or conditional discharge. If a defendant is eligible for extended term, he could be sentence to a prison term of between 3 to 6 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
In all criminal matters it is recommended that you seek professional legal assistance to protect your constitutional rights. Lawyer John G. Prior Jr. has experience trying domestic battery cases, can give legal advice, assist you with your case and ensure that your constitional rights are protected.
If you or a loved one have been charged with domestic battery that allegedly occurred within Peoria County, Livingston County, or within any of the counties we serve in Central Illinois and need assistance with your case, please contact The Prior Law Firm and schedule a free consultation.
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Call 309-827-4300 to schedule a free consultation, or use the form below to contact us.
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Areas We Serve
Located in Bloomington, IL, The Prior Law Firm serves the criminal law needs of the following areas: