Avoiding an Illinois Battery Conviction

A battery conviction in Illinois can scar one’s permanent record. Always engage an experienced criminal defense attorney who has handled many Illinois battery cases previously. Aggressive criminal defense attorneys like Steven R. Hunter fight tirelessly to win Illinois battery cases and get charges dismissed or earn a Not Guilty verdict.

In this particular case, the client took a cab home, but had an unpleasant experience with the driver and eventually refused to tip him. The cab driver got out of the cab, approached the client, and angrily demanded money. The driver then grabbed the client’s shirt and tore it off his body. The client at this point struck the driver, causing a minor laceration to the lip.