Yes. Under Illinois law, simple battery is classified as a violent offense because it involves physical contact or harm to another person. Even if no serious injury occurred, the act of intentional contact makes it a violent crime in the eyes of the court.
Assault refers to the threat or attempt to cause harm that makes another person reasonably fear being physically injured. Battery, on the other hand, involves actual physical contact that causes harm or is considered insulting or provoking—such as hitting, pushing, or striking someone.
Once a record is sealed, it is hidden from most public and private background checks, including those run by employers, landlords, and financial institutions. Only law enforcement and certain government agencies can still view sealed records.
Yes. You can apply for jobs while your expungement or sealing petition is under review. However, until the court officially grants your petition, your DUI record will still appear on background checks.
In Illinois, a DUI arrest typically triggers an immediate driver’s license suspension—even before your court case is resolved. This is called a Statutory Summary Suspension and occurs if you either fail a chemical test (registering a BAC of 0.08 or higher) or refuse to take one.
In Illinois, the terms DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) are often used interchangeably, but under state law, DUI is the official legal term. A DUI in Illinois covers driving or being in physical control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or any intoxicating substance, including prescription medication.
In most cases, the process of expunging or sealing a drug-related felony takes 4 to 6 months from the time your petition is filed to the final court decision. This [...]
When preparing your petition, it’s important to have all the necessary records ready. For most drug charge cases, you’ll need: Certified copies of your court records – including the original [...]
To start your petition, you’ll need accurate and complete information about your case. This typically includes: Certified copies of your case records – including the complaint or indictment, court disposition, [...]
Stay calm, don’t speak to police or anyone else about the case, and contact a criminal defense attorney right away. Avoid any contact with the alleged victim if there’s an [...]
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