Facing Criminal Charges? Here Is What to Expect
Posted on July 10, 2019
Why Resisting Arrest Is a Bad Idea
Posted on June 19, 2019
Illinois Considers Reducing Minimum Sentences for Certain Charges
Posted on May 09, 2019
Are Tenants that Refuse to Leave Criminally Trespassing?
Posted on January 11, 2019
Violating the Open Meeting Act
Posted on December 07, 2018
Inaccuracies of Surveillance Cameras
Posted on November 05, 2018
Commercial Drivers and CDL Violations
Posted on October 30, 2018
Fleeing or Evading Police
Posted on October 26, 2018
What Is Obstruction of Justice?
Posted on October 22, 2018
What Young Drivers Should Know About Traffic Stops
Posted on October 10, 2018
Four Traffic Violations Excuses That Virtually Never Work
Posted on October 04, 2018
Understanding the Consequences of Prescription Forgery in Illinois
Posted on September 25, 2018
The Timeline of a Criminal Charge in Illinois
Posted on September 11, 2018
Consequences of Resisting Arrest
Posted on September 06, 2018
The Impact of a Criminal Conviction
Posted on August 13, 2018
Accessing Police Records in Cook County
Posted on August 10, 2018
Violating Probation Can Land You in Jail
Posted on July 20, 2018
What to Do When You Are Pulled Over for a Traffic Violation
Posted on July 17, 2018
Driving with a Suspended License Can Land You in Serious Trouble
Posted on July 11, 2018
The Use of Circumstantial Evidence in Illinois Criminal Cases
Posted on July 06, 2018
When Can a Driver Be Charged with Reckless Driving?
Posted on July 02, 2018
Three Common Misconceptions About Criminal Law in Illinois
Posted on June 04, 2018
What Happens if I Violate My Probation?
Posted on May 14, 2018
What Makes Me a Trespasser?
Posted on April 24, 2018
A Dangerous Loophole in Cell Phone Laws: Onboard Infotainment Systems
Posted on April 18, 2018
What Does it Mean to be “In Custody”
Posted on April 12, 2018
The Dos and Don’ts of Getting Pulled Over by Police, Part Two: Additional Considerations
Posted on April 10, 2018
The Dos and Don’ts of Getting Pulled Over by Police, Part One: The Basics
Posted on April 02, 2018
Should I Take a Plea Deal?
Posted on March 26, 2018
What Does it Mean to Plead “No Contest?”
Posted on March 20, 2018
Illinois Automobile Insurance
Posted on March 16, 2018
What Does it Mean to be an Accessory to a Crime?
Posted on February 02, 2018
A Brief Overview of Criminal Intent
Posted on January 29, 2018
What Happens When a Foreigner is Convicted of a Criminal Offense in the U.S.?
Posted on December 26, 2017
Juveniles Caught With Fake IDs in Illinois: The Consequences
Posted on November 17, 2017
Can Acts of Disorderly Conduct be Committed Online?
Posted on November 13, 2017
Sentencing in Illinois Criminal Cases: Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
Posted on November 06, 2017
More Than a Ticket: Aggravated Speeding in Illinois
Posted on November 03, 2017
Understanding State and Federal Racketeering Laws
Posted on October 27, 2017
Two New Devices in Battle Against Texting While Driving
Posted on October 19, 2017
What Should I Ask When Interviewing a Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Posted on October 13, 2017
How to Handle Yourself During a Traffic Stop
Posted on October 06, 2017
The Ins and Outs of Claiming Self Defense in Illinois
Posted on October 02, 2017
Criminal Trespass in Illinois: The Basics
Posted on August 14, 2017
Criminal Cases: Who Needs Science for Scientific Evidence?
Posted on June 21, 2017
Illinois Mayor Opposes Consent Decree
Posted on June 14, 2017
Illinois Innocence Project
Posted on June 07, 2017
When Police Confiscate Property
Posted on June 05, 2017
When is Trespassing a Crime?
Posted on May 15, 2017
Burglary of a Vehicle: Is it Considered a Break in if the Car Was Unlocked?
Posted on May 01, 2017
Getting a DUI Can Lead to Mandatory Drug or Alcohol Treatment Program
Posted on March 29, 2017
Why it is Important for Criminal Defendants to Show Up to Their Court Dates
Posted on March 15, 2017
What Happens if You Are Charged with the Wrong Crime?
Posted on March 13, 2017
Changes to Illinois Traffic Laws For 2017
Posted on February 22, 2017
Types of Criminal Trespass and Attempted Criminal Trespass in Illinois
Posted on January 16, 2017
Reasons Why Your Driver’s License Could be Suspended or Revoked
Posted on January 09, 2017
Criminal Trespass Charges: When You Are Asked to Leave But You Do Not
Posted on November 16, 2016
Drugs, Alcohol and Driving: Serious Criminal Consequences
Posted on August 19, 2016
Understanding the Penalties of an Illinois Drug Possession Charge
Posted on August 10, 2016
Now You Must Be 21 To Buy Tobacco in Chicago
Posted on August 04, 2016
Police Stops Down, But Gun Violence Up
Posted on August 02, 2016
Diversion of Controlled Substances Is Two Crimes: Theft and A Drug Charge
Posted on August 01, 2016
Specific Intent Crimes
Posted on July 19, 2016
Understanding Possession of Burglary Tools Criminal Charges
Posted on July 14, 2016
Understanding Diversion Programs
Posted on July 05, 2016
Methamphetamine Drug Charges in Illinois
Posted on June 22, 2016
What is a Plea Agreement in an Illinois Criminal Case?
Posted on June 20, 2016
Domestic Battery Convictions Are Tough to Expunge From Your Illinois Criminal Record
Posted on June 15, 2016
Illinois House of Representatives to Consider Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession
Posted on June 01, 2016
Drug Sniffing Dog Laws in Illinois
Posted on May 09, 2016
Potential Defenses to Illinois Burglary Charges
Posted on May 04, 2016
Illinois May Have a Good Samaritan Law for Reporting Overdoses, Yet You Could Still be Charged with Drug Crimes
Posted on April 14, 2016
Defense Strategies in an Illinois Domestic Violence Case
Posted on April 06, 2016
Interfering with the Reporting of Instances of Illinois Domestic Violence
Posted on April 04, 2016
What is a “Dwelling” When it Comes to Burglary in Illinois?
Posted on March 11, 2016
What Are Possible Defenses to Criminal Trespassing Charges?
Posted on March 04, 2016
Making Drug Charges Worse: Aggravating Factors
Posted on March 02, 2016
Getting Caught With Drug Paraphernalia in Illinois
Posted on February 25, 2016
Selling Fake Drugs is a Crime in Illinois
Posted on February 18, 2016
Illinois One-Act One-Crime Doctrine
Posted on February 16, 2016
Overstaying Your Welcome Could Become Criminal Trespass
Posted on February 09, 2016
How a Parent’s Criminal Record Impacts a Child
Posted on February 04, 2016
Drug Charges Resulting From Police Mistake or Corruption
Posted on February 02, 2016
Parental Kidnapping and Parenting Time Interference in Illinois
Posted on January 28, 2016
An Overview of Violent Crimes in Illinois
Posted on January 21, 2016
White-Collar Crimes in Illinois
Posted on January 14, 2016
Medical Marijuana and Police Interactions in Illinois
Posted on January 07, 2016
Criminal Pleas in Illinois
Posted on January 06, 2016
When Mistaken Identity Could Be a Criminal Defense
Posted on December 29, 2015
Criminal Law Changes Coming in 2016
Posted on December 24, 2015
Criminal Defenses: Having an Alibi for Criminal Accusations
Posted on December 21, 2015
Statute of Limitations for Criminal Charges
Posted on December 15, 2015
Deciding If You Should Testify or Not in Your Criminal Trial
Posted on December 10, 2015
Illinois Criminal Statutes of Limitations: When Is a Case Too Old to Prosecute?
Posted on November 24, 2015
Jury: Wrongfully Convicted Man Was Framed by D.C. Police
Posted on November 19, 2015
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Set to Open Within Two Weeks
Posted on November 05, 2015
What You Need to Know About Illinois Search Warrants
Posted on October 28, 2015
Prostitution and Entrapment
Posted on October 16, 2015
National Hockey League Acknowledges Serious Drug Problem
Posted on October 09, 2015
Sign and Drive Law for Traffic Violations
Posted on September 29, 2015
Accused of a Crime: Should I Turn Myself In?
Posted on September 28, 2015
Was the Police Search of My Car Illegal?
Posted on September 24, 2015
Teen Sexting: Girl Charged With Sex Crimes Against Herself
Posted on September 10, 2015
Flaws in the System: Wrongful Convictions
Posted on August 31, 2015
Criminal Sentencing: How Much Time Does One Serve?
Posted on August 24, 2015
Governor Expresses Support for Marijuana Decriminalization, Vetoes Bill
Posted on August 20, 2015
What is Conditional Discharge?
Posted on August 19, 2015
Perjury in Illinois
Posted on August 17, 2015
Interference with a Penal Institution
Posted on August 12, 2015
Steps for Getting Your Driving Privileges Reinstated
Posted on August 05, 2015
No Warrant, No Cell Phone Search
Posted on July 30, 2015
Hazing Is a Crime
Posted on July 27, 2015
Offenses Related to Body Modification of Minors
Posted on July 22, 2015
Endangerment and Abandonment of Children
Posted on July 20, 2015
State Senate Passes Juvenile Transfer Reform Bill
Posted on July 16, 2015
Ignorance of the Law in Illinois
Posted on July 01, 2015
Understanding the Bail Process
Posted on June 25, 2015
Practical Aspects of Medical Marijuana Law Remain a Challenge
Posted on June 24, 2015
The Second Amendment and Criminal Law
Posted on June 22, 2015
Can I Be Arrested Simply for Running from Police?
Posted on June 18, 2015
Illinois Legislature Passes Police Body Camera Law
Posted on June 15, 2015
Jury Trials and Bench Trials in Illinois
Posted on June 08, 2015
Illinois Medical Marijuana Pilot Program Still Not Fully Underway
Posted on June 04, 2015
Possessing a Lost Credit Card and Other Credit Card Crimes
Posted on June 01, 2015
Fake IDs Equal Real Trouble in Illinois
Posted on May 28, 2015
Criminal Defenses of Compulsion, Entrapment, and Necessity
Posted on May 27, 2015
Illinois Considering Decriminalizing Certain Amounts of Marijuana Possession
Posted on May 25, 2015
Distracted Driving: Put Down Your Cell Phone
Posted on May 21, 2015
Air Rifles and Illinois Law
Posted on May 20, 2015
Assault and Battery Charges in Illinois
Posted on May 14, 2015
Underage Drinking and Driving: Illinois Zero Tolerance Law
Posted on May 07, 2015
Juvenile Drug Court: An Option for Some Teens
Posted on May 04, 2015
Understanding Illinois Property Crimes Continued: Robbery
Posted on April 23, 2015
Assault in Illinois
Posted on April 23, 2015
Understanding Illinois Property Crimes Continued: Theft
Posted on April 16, 2015
Juvenile Justice System: Some Juveniles Are Tried as Adults in Illinois
Posted on April 16, 2015
Criminal Intent: All about a State of Mind
Posted on April 14, 2015
Understanding Illinois Property Crimes: Burglary Charges
Posted on April 09, 2015
What is a Statute of Limitations?
Posted on April 07, 2015
Illinois Senate Considering Good Samaritan 911 Law for Underage Drinkers
Posted on April 02, 2015
Drug Possession: Using Legal Substances to Get High May Not Be Legal
Posted on March 11, 2015
Being Where You Should Not Be: Trespassing in Illinois
Posted on March 09, 2015
Breaking Badly: Criminal Damage to Property
Posted on March 04, 2015
Illinois Gun Crime Laws: Parts of the Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon Statute May Be Unconstitutional
Posted on March 03, 2015
The Crime of Solicitation in Illinois
Posted on February 26, 2015
Everything You Need to Know about Robbery in Illinois
Posted on February 17, 2015
Unlawful Transfer of a Telecommunications Device to a Minor
Posted on February 12, 2015
Should I Hire An Attorney For My DUI?
Posted on February 05, 2015
Attempt to Commit a Crime is a Crime
Posted on February 05, 2015
I Wasn’t The Shooter” is Not a Defense: Principles of Criminal Liability
Posted on January 23, 2015
Burglary: It Is Not Just Breaking and Entering
Posted on January 21, 2015
Congress Says No Funds to go to Medical Marijuana Prosecutions
Posted on December 30, 2014
Illinois Passes Another Troubling Eavesdropping Law
Posted on December 23, 2014
Avoiding A DUI During The Holidays
Posted on December 18, 2014
Grand Juries and Preliminary Hearings for Most Defendants
Posted on December 16, 2014
Understanding The Penalties For Underage DUI’s In Illinois
Posted on December 04, 2014
Drug Court in Illinois
Posted on November 20, 2014
The Benefits Of Contesting Your Traffic Ticket
Posted on November 07, 2014
Continued Call for Treatment of Mentally Ill in the Criminal Justice System
Posted on November 06, 2014
How Hiring A DUI Attorney Can Help You
Posted on November 03, 2014
Federal Action Renews Privacy Questions
Posted on October 29, 2014
High Juvenile Arrest Rates in Local Illinois Counties
Posted on October 24, 2014
National Prescription Drug Addiction Epidemic Out of Control
Posted on October 08, 2014
Commercial Driver’s License: Understanding Traffic Violations
Posted on October 02, 2014
Illinois Officials to Focus on Criminal Justice System
Posted on October 02, 2014
Measuring Recidivism Rate in Juvenile Cases
Posted on September 29, 2014
Understanding The Difference Between Traffic Misdemeanors And Felonies
Posted on September 24, 2014
New Law Takes Aim at Domestic Violence Offenders
Posted on September 19, 2014
Illinois Prosecutors Taking Aim at Truancy
Posted on September 17, 2014
Do Risk Assessments Have a Place in the Criminal Justice System?
Posted on September 11, 2014
What You Should Know About Texting While Driving
Posted on September 04, 2014
Understanding The Consequences Of A Revocation
Posted on September 03, 2014
Chicago Arrest Warrants to be Executed
Posted on August 26, 2014
New Crime Free Housing Ordinance in Pekin
Posted on August 22, 2014
Status of Anti-Violence Program Questioned
Posted on August 12, 2014
Potential Revised Criminal Sentences in Illinois
Posted on July 28, 2014
Federal Drug Offenders May Have Shorter Prison Terms
Posted on July 15, 2014
Gun Violence Seen by Some as Public Health Concern
Posted on July 10, 2014
Teen Drinking Targeted by Officials
Posted on July 02, 2014
Assault and Battery Law in Illinois
Posted on June 28, 2014
Racial Profiling by Police
Posted on June 17, 2014
Domestic Violence in Illinois
Posted on June 10, 2014
Funding Approved for Meth Treatment Program
Posted on June 05, 2014
The tragedy of false confessions and unjust convictions
Posted on May 30, 2014
Should Perjury Laws Always be Enforced?
Posted on May 29, 2014
Minorities Affected by Illinois Juvenile Law
Posted on May 20, 2014
Prevalence of White Collar Crime Higher than Perception
Posted on May 14, 2014
Mentally Ill Arrested Instead of Treated
Posted on May 12, 2014
SCOTUS hears 2 criminal cases on warrantless cellphone searches
Posted on April 30, 2014
Will Cook County Courtrooms Feature Cameras?
Posted on April 29, 2014
Illinois Supreme Court Rules on Recorded Conversations
Posted on April 25, 2014
Illinois Supreme Court Discusses Cook County Court System
Posted on April 07, 2014
“Ban the Box” Fight and Related Recidivism Risk
Posted on April 03, 2014
Do Crime Dramas Promote Police Violence?
Posted on March 31, 2014
Could Marijuana Possession be Decriminalized?
Posted on March 18, 2014
Paul Pless’s Legal Troubles Continue
Posted on February 27, 2014
Illinois Lawmakers take Aim at Revenge Porn
Posted on February 22, 2014
Medical Marijuana Use in Illinois
Posted on February 14, 2014
Should Juveniles Serving Life without Parole be Revisited?
Posted on February 12, 2014
Illinois Court upholds stiff sentence in marijuana growing case
Posted on January 30, 2014
Harsher Penalties for Domestic Battery Defendants
Posted on January 22, 2014
Matthew Schaffer granted a new trial in sexual assault case
Posted on January 18, 2014
Why bring Minor Felony Charges in Juvenile Court?
Posted on January 14, 2014
New Legislation to Address “Knockout Game”
Posted on January 07, 2014
2014 Brings Change to Concealed Carry Law in Illinois
Posted on December 30, 2013
Changes in Illinois Law Meant to Curb False Confessions
Posted on December 10, 2013
Peoria Court Affirms Home Invasion Sentence
Posted on December 09, 2013
The Legality of Terry Stops Involving Informants in Illinois
Posted on December 08, 2013
Domestic Abuse in Illinois: No Laughing Matter
Posted on November 20, 2013
Authorities Charge Joseph Mollica with accepting bribes
Posted on November 03, 2013
Texting While Driving…A Bus
Posted on November 03, 2013
Two Juveniles Among Three Charged in Murder
Posted on September 15, 2013
Illinois Marijuana Laws
Posted on September 11, 2013
Chicago man may get help after row with police
Posted on September 10, 2013
Sufficiency of evidence in appellate cases
Posted on September 02, 2013
Brawl on Homan Avenue: the Court's View
Posted on August 29, 2013
Brawl on Homan Avenue: Kelly's story
Posted on August 28, 2013
Brawl on Homan Avenue: Tara's story
Posted on August 27, 2013
Chicago man convicted of assault after fight with neighbor
Posted on August 26, 2013
Minors and Alcohol in Illinois
Posted on August 25, 2013
Neighborly feud results in assault charges against Chicago man
Posted on August 24, 2013
Assault and Battery in Illinois
Posted on August 11, 2013
“Kid Cop” Arrested for Posing as a Police Officer
Posted on August 07, 2013
Two arrested for drunk driving after Stevenson Expressway crash
Posted on August 05, 2013
Habitual Offender to get Mental Health Treatment
Posted on August 02, 2013
Court affirms Illinois man's domestic battery conviction
Posted on July 22, 2013
Probation Supervision
Posted on July 20, 2013
Willful Blindness
Posted on July 04, 2013
Northwestern Grad to Defend Boston Bombing Suspect
Posted on June 30, 2013
Illinois State Police Receive Robbins Rape Kits Dating Back to ‘86
Posted on June 27, 2013
Illinois Teen Accused of Terrorism Pleads Not Guilty
Posted on June 22, 2013
Police Chief Accused of Crime in Southern Illinois
Posted on June 15, 2013
Why a Former Prosecutor is Better Criminal Defense Attorney
Posted on June 11, 2013
Illinois state police receive Robbins rape kits dating back to ‘86
Posted on June 07, 2013
What’s the difference between assault and battery?
Posted on May 23, 2013
The Right to an Attorney
Posted on May 19, 2013
Legal Rights During an Arrest
Posted on May 12, 2013
Illinois law enforcement hoping preschool funding will be restored
Posted on May 08, 2013
Medical Marijuana Law Approved by Illinois House
Posted on April 27, 2013
Craigslist Rape Case May have Many More Victims
Posted on April 23, 2013
Limited Cameras Allowed In Courtroom For Murder Trial
Posted on April 17, 2013
Truants are more likely to end up in prison
Posted on April 15, 2013
Illinois man accused of West Lafayette burglary
Posted on March 30, 2013
Gov. Pat Quinn says street crime is priority to fight
Posted on March 27, 2013
Cyberbullying Teachers Now Crime For Students
Posted on March 18, 2013
Two Women Arrested for Protesting Naperville’s Smart Meter Installation
Posted on March 12, 2013
Man Charged with Domestic Battery | Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney
Posted on March 09, 2013
Iraq War Vet Facing Murder Charges
Posted on February 28, 2013
Cases Dropped Involving Schaumburg Police Officers
Posted on February 20, 2013
Cases Dropped Involving Schaumburg Police Officers
Posted on February 11, 2013
Three members of new Illinois legislature facing criminal charges
Posted on February 05, 2013
One of the news criminal laws for Illinois
Posted on January 18, 2013
Chicago Man Charged in Wife’s Murder
Posted on January 02, 2013
Man Embezzles Hundreds of Thousands from Children’s Adoption Agency
Posted on December 21, 2012
Off-duty Cop Involved in Hit-and-Run Crash in Chicago
Posted on December 15, 2012
Chicago police boss says they’re doing better
Posted on December 11, 2012
$55 million program to cut violence in Chicago
Posted on December 09, 2012
Man charged for fatally shooting his son
Posted on December 07, 2012
Additional charges for alleged murderer awaiting trial
Posted on December 05, 2012
Elderly Woman Slain Before Her Home Burning
Posted on November 30, 2012
Bartender Stabbed Chasing a Man
Posted on November 28, 2012
Silent Witnesses makes Police Job Harder
Posted on November 23, 2012
Ceasefire Impact Unknown
Posted on November 20, 2012
Man Charged with Murder of Missing Woman
Posted on November 15, 2012
Father Faces Charges after Accidently Shooting Son
Posted on November 13, 2012
Man Sues for 19 Years Spent in Prison for Crime He Didn’t Do
Posted on November 10, 2012
Young Man Shot to Death by Teens
Posted on November 07, 2012
Juvenile Attacks Teacher in Classroom
Posted on November 05, 2012
Man Warming His Pot Plants Alerts Police of his Crimes
Posted on October 26, 2012
Tragic End to Relationship
Posted on October 22, 2012
Woman Stabbed to Death After her Wedding
Posted on October 17, 2012
Gang Violence Escalates on South Side of Chicago
Posted on October 16, 2012
Dangers of Online Dating
Posted on October 12, 2012
Wheaton Man Accused of Home Invasion Held on $1 Million Bail
Posted on September 27, 2012
New Program Helps Minor Offenders in Illinois
Posted on September 20, 2012
Tinley Park Man Accused of a Hate Crime against Bank Worker
Posted on September 14, 2012
Juvenile on Drugs Shoots Relative by Accident
Posted on September 02, 2012
Woman Charged with First-Degree Murder After Domestic Dispute
Posted on August 27, 2012
Attempted Murder Suspect Extradited to Chicago After 18 Years
Posted on August 24, 2012
Do you invite criminal summons on failing to pay off a debt?
Posted on August 21, 2012
Man Charged in Chicago and Montana for Stalking and Cyber-stalking Teen
Posted on August 10, 2012
Man Held for Role in Fatal Fire in Lombard, IL
Posted on August 04, 2012
Police Find Suspect Hiding in Attic
Posted on July 26, 2012
Chicago Crime Wave Hurting Tourism
Posted on July 10, 2012
Teens Attack and Rob Vietnam Veteran
Posted on July 05, 2012
Two Teenagers Bring Handgun to Elementary School
Posted on June 27, 2012
Visit to Jail Lands Man in a Cell of His Own
Posted on June 20, 2012
College Student Convicted of Hate Crime
Posted on June 14, 2012
DNA Testing on Alleged Murder Weapon Allowed
Posted on June 11, 2012
Hoffman Estates Man to Serve 35 Years for Sexual Assault
Posted on May 28, 2012
