Chicago, IL asked in Domestic Violence for Illinois

Q: My husband was arrested around midnight for domestic violence, we were both drunk we have been stressed due to finances

How can I get these charges dropped because he is a really good guy and everyone will tell you that, we are losing our home and so stressed out trying to figure it all out and we both snapped in each other.

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Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
Answered
  • Domestic Violence Lawyer
  • Bolingbrook, IL
  • Licensed in Illinois

A: He really needs a criminal defense attorney to assist him with this matter. That attorney will advise him how to proceed regarding this matter. The sooner an attorney is hired, the better.

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