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Skokie DUI Defense Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of DUI and its penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

 Posted on October 08, 2013 in Criminal defense lawyer

Skokie DUI Defense Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of DUI and its penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.    DUI’s in Skokie, Illinois can be charged as Misdemeanors or Felonies. We will being with an examination of Misdemeanor DUI’s in Skokie, Illinois.

Misdemeanor DUI’s in Skokie, Illinois

Skokie DUI Defense attorney Matthew R. Gebhardt handles many misdemeanor DUI cases in Skokie, Illinois. The minimum penalty on a misdemeanor DUI in Skokie, Illinois is a period of twelve months supervision with alcohol education classes. The maximum penalty on a misdemeanor DUI in Skokie, Illinois is 364 days in the Cook County Department of Corrections. If you plea or are found guilty after a trial on misdemeanor DUI charges in Skokie, Illinois, many factors will be considered in determining your sentence. Some of these factors include: number of prior DUI and alcohol related offenses on your record, your criminal history, age, work status, citizenship status and any mitigating circumstances arising out of your case or background. There are also many issues that Skokie, Illinois DUI defense attorney Matthew R. Gebhardt can raise on your behalf should you decide to dispute the charges against you. Often times, what may seem like insurmountable evidence against you can be overcome by your DUI defense attorney. Some areas we often challenge include:  
  • · Unlawful Traffic Stop.

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Hawthorn Woods, Highland Park, Highwood and Indian Creek Domestic Battery Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

 Posted on October 07, 2013 in Lake County Defense Attorney

Hawthorn Woods, Highland Park, Highwood and Indian Creek Domestic Battery Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Domestic Battery or Domestic Violence can be charges as a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony in Hawthorn Woods, Highland Park, Highwood and Indian Creek, Illinois.   Supervision is not a possible disposition which means any conviction to theses types of charges will result in a permanent conviction on your record. Convictions can lead to jail time and can negatively impact citizenship status if you are not a citizen of the United States.

Definitions of Domestic Battery / Domestic Violence

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

(1) Causes bodily harm to any family or household

 member;

 (2) Makes physical contact of an insulting or

 provoking nature with any family or household member.

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Fox River Grove, Grayslake, Green Oaks and Gurnee Domestic Battery Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

 Posted on October 07, 2013 in Lake County

Fox River Grove, Grayslake, Green Oaks and Gurnee Domestic Battery Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Domestic Battery or Domestic Violence can be charges as a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony in Fox River Grove, Grayslake, Green Oaks and Gurnee, Illinois.   Supervision is not a possible disposition which means any conviction to theses types of charges will result in a permanent conviction on your record. Convictions can lead to jail time and can negatively impact citizenship status if you are not a citizen of the United States.

Definitions of Domestic Battery / Domestic Violence

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

(1) Causes bodily harm to any family or household

 member;

 (2) Makes physical contact of an insulting or

 provoking nature with any family or household member.

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Beach Park, Buffalo Grove, Deer Park and Deerfield Domestic Battery Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

 Posted on October 07, 2013 in Lake County Defense Attorney

Beach Park, Buffalo Grove, Deer Park and Deerfield Domestic Battery Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Domestic Battery or Domestic Violence can be charges as a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony in Beach Park, Buffalo Grove, Deer Park and Deerfield, Illinois.   Supervision is not a possible disposition which means any conviction to theses types of charges will result in a permanent conviction on your record. Convictions can lead to jail time and can negatively impact citizenship status if you are not a citizen of the United States.

Definitions of Domestic Battery / Domestic Violence

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

(1) Causes bodily harm to any family or household

 member;

 (2) Makes physical contact of an insulting or

 provoking nature with any family or household member.

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Antioch, Bannockburn, Barrington, and Barrington Hills Domestic Battery Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

 Posted on October 07, 2013 in Lake County Defense Attorney

Antioch, Bannockburn, Barrington, and Barrington Hills Domestic Battery Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Domestic Battery or Domestic Violence can be charges as a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony in Antioch, Bannockburn, Barrington, and Barrington Hills, Illinois.   Supervision is not a possible disposition which means any conviction to theses types of charges will result in a permanent conviction on your record. Convictions can lead to jail time and can negatively impact citizenship status if you are not a citizen of the United States.

Definitions of Domestic Battery / Domestic Violence

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

(1) Causes bodily harm to any family or household

 member;

 (2) Makes physical contact of an insulting or

 provoking nature with any family or household member.

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Des Plaines Domestic Battery Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

 Posted on October 07, 2013 in Criminal defense lawyer

Des Plaines Domestic Battery Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Domestic Battery or Domestic Violence can be charges as a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony in Des Plaines, Illinois.   Supervision is not a possible disposition which means any conviction to theses types of charges will result in a permanent conviction on your record. Convictions can lead to jail time and can negatively impact citizenship status if you are not a citizen of the United States.

Definitions of Domestic Battery / Domestic Violence

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

(1) Causes bodily harm to any family or household

 member;

 (2) Makes physical contact of an insulting or

 provoking nature with any family or household member.

(a) A person who, in committing a domestic battery, knowingly causes great bodily harm, or permanent disability or disfigurement commits aggravated domestic battery.

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Park Ridge, Illinois Domestic Battery and Violence Attorney Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

 Posted on October 07, 2013 in Criminal defense lawyer

Park Ridge Domestic Battery Lawyer Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Domestic Battery or Domestic Violence can be charges as a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony in Park Ridge, Illinois.   Supervision is not a possible disposition which means any conviction to theses types of charges will result in a permanent conviction on your record. Convictions can lead to jail time and can negatively impact citizenship status if you are not a citizen of the United States.

Definitions of Domestic Battery / Domestic Violence

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

(1) Causes bodily harm to any family or household

 member;

 (2) Makes physical contact of an insulting or

 provoking nature with any family or household member.

(a) A person who, in committing a domestic battery, knowingly causes great bodily harm, or permanent disability or disfigurement commits aggravated domestic battery.

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Prospect Heights, Illinois Domestic Battery and Violence Attorney Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

 Posted on October 07, 2013 in Cook County criminal attorney

Prospect Heights, Illinois Domestic Battery and Violence Attorney Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Domestic Battery or Domestic Violence can be charges as a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony in Prospect Heights, Illinois.   Supervision is not a possible disposition which means any conviction to theses types of charges will result in a permanent conviction on your record. Convictions can lead to jail time and can negatively impact citizenship status if you are not a citizen of the United States.

Definitions of Domestic Battery / Domestic Violence

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

(1) Causes bodily harm to any family or household

 member;

 (2) Makes physical contact of an insulting or

 provoking nature with any family or household member.

(a) A person who, in committing a domestic battery, knowingly causes great bodily harm, or permanent disability or disfigurement commits aggravated domestic battery.

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Elgin, Illinois Domestic Battery and Violence Attorney Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

 Posted on October 07, 2013 in Criminal defense lawyer

Elgin, Illinois Domestic Battery and Violence Attorney Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Domestic Battery or Domestic Violence can be charges as a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony in Elgin, Illinois.   Supervision is not a possible disposition which means any conviction to theses types of charges will result in a permanent conviction on your record. Convictions can lead to jail time and can negatively impact citizenship status if you are not a citizen of the United States.

Definitions of Domestic Battery / Domestic Violence

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

(1) Causes bodily harm to any family or household

 member;

 (2) Makes physical contact of an insulting or

 provoking nature with any family or household member.

(a) A person who, in committing a domestic battery, knowingly causes great bodily harm, or permanent disability or disfigurement commits aggravated domestic battery.

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Hanover Park, Illinois Domestic Battery and Violence Attorney Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

 Posted on October 07, 2013 in Criminal defense lawyer

Hanover Park, Illinois Domestic Battery and Violence Attorney Matthew R. Gebhardt examines the offense of Domestic Battery and Domestic Violence and their penalties under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Domestic Battery or Domestic Violence can be charges as a Class A Misdemeanor or Felony in Hanover Park, Illinois.   Supervision is not a possible disposition which means any conviction to theses types of charges will result in a permanent conviction on your record. Convictions can lead to jail time and can negatively impact citizenship status if you are not a citizen of the United States.

Definitions of Domestic Battery / Domestic Violence

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

(1) Causes bodily harm to any family or household

 member;

 (2) Makes physical contact of an insulting or

 provoking nature with any family or household member.

(a) A person who, in committing a domestic battery, knowingly causes great bodily harm, or permanent disability or disfigurement commits aggravated domestic battery.

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