When Do You Go to Prison for Embezzlement?
Posted on November 15,2024
Can I Use Entrapment as a Defense Against Federal Charges?
Posted on August 13,2024
What to Do if You Are Arrested
Posted on March 23,2023
What to Know About Property Crimes in Illinois
Posted on January 26,2023
Can I Be Charged with a Crime for Searching Something on the Internet?
Posted on July 28,2022
Is Lying Under Oath Considered a Federal Crime?
Posted on June 28,2022
I Have Been Subpoenaed by a Grand Jury. What Should I Do?
Posted on April 13,2022
What to Do if Your Federal Criminal Case Goes Public
Posted on March 13,2022
What is Criminal Asset Forfeiture?
Posted on November 29,2021
What Are Some Examples of Federal Internet Crimes?
Posted on November 23,2021
Should I Testify in My Criminal Trial?
Posted on February 25,2021
Avoiding Criminal Charges After a Routine Traffic Stop
Posted on February 12,2021
What Are My Rights as a Criminal Defendant?
Posted on September 28,2020
FAQs About Changing Attorneys in the Middle of Your Case
Posted on August 10,2020
What Is a Presidential Pardon?
Posted on March 27,2020
What Are the Levels of Intent in Federal Criminal Cases?
Posted on September 06,2019
Differences Between Grand Juries and Trial Juries
Posted on August 16,2019
Product Tampering Is a Federal Crime
Posted on July 25,2019
How Do the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Work?
Posted on July 18,2019
What Are Diversion Programs?
Posted on November 15,2018
Do I Need a Lawyer If I Am Pleading Guilty?
Posted on July 30,2018
Preparing to Meet with a Criminal Defense Attorney
Posted on July 23,2018
The FBI and Fifth Amendment Rights
Posted on July 09,2018
Definition of a Gang
Posted on February 20,2018
What Is a Mistrial – and What Happens Afterward?
Posted on June 27,2017
Prison or Probation in 2017?
Posted on April 04,2017
When a Defendant Dies
Posted on March 30,2017
Key Differences Between Probation and Parole
Posted on January 09,2017
Illinois Felony Punishment Breakdown
Posted on October 17,2016
Finding the Right Criminal Defense Attorney
Posted on October 10,2016
The Ten Most Frequently Committed Crimes among Illinois Inmates
Posted on February 25,2016
Why You Need to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney
Posted on February 16,2016
How A Parent’s Criminal Record Affects Their Children
Posted on February 11,2016
What You Need to Know About Arrests in Illinois
Posted on January 27,2016
Interesting Ways Thieves Steal Identities
Posted on January 22,2016
Fleeing and Eluding in Illinois
Posted on January 20,2016
New 2016 Laws Aim to Keep Illinois Teens Out of Prison
Posted on January 15,2016
The High Cost of Domestic Violence
Posted on December 28,2015
New Study Indicates Alarming Number of Sexual Assault Cases on American College Campuses
Posted on December 23,2015
Five Tips to Remember if You Are Pulled Over by a Cop
Posted on December 18,2015
Credit Card Fraud: Card Skimming is Theft
Posted on December 16,2015
Drone Footage Used in Prostitution Case
Posted on December 11,2015
More Illinois Parolees, Less Resources Available
Posted on December 02,2015
Are Women More Likely to be Victims of Cybercrime?
Posted on November 23,2015
Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Officially Open in Illinois
Posted on November 16,2015
How Much Does a DUI Cost in Illinois?
Posted on November 09,2015
Gang Violence and Social Media
Posted on November 04,2015
Major US Cities Alarmed by High Number of Homicides
Posted on November 02,2015
Eyewitness Lineup Procedures Seek to Reduce Misidentification
Posted on October 14,2015
Happy Hour Returns to Illinois
Posted on October 05,2015
Criminal Appeals in Illinois
Posted on September 28,2015
Self-Defense under Illinois Criminal Law
Posted on September 23,2015
What Happens at an Arraignment in Illinois?
Posted on September 21,2015
Conflicted Opinions on Man Charged With Rape of a Prostitute
Posted on September 16,2015
A Brief Overview of Concealed Carry Laws in Illinois
Posted on September 14,2015
Texas Football Players Could Face Charges for Hit on Official
Posted on September 09,2015
Ashley Madison Hack Raises Spear Phishing Concerns for US Government
Posted on September 07,2015
The Difference Between a Sting and Entrapment
Posted on August 29,2015
Bail vs. Bond: A Family Member Was Arrested, What Will We Have to Pay?
Posted on August 17,2015
Dating App Case Raises Questions about Sex Offender Registration
Posted on August 12,2015
Confidentiality of Attorney Consultations
Posted on July 29,2015
What to Do after an Incident of Police Brutality
Posted on July 27,2015
Emerging Adults and the Future of the Criminal Justice System
Posted on July 22,2015
A Death Knell for the Death Penalty?
Posted on July 20,2015
Bad Checks Can Lead to Criminal Prosecution
Posted on July 15,2015
Common Causes of Wrongful Convictions
Posted on July 06,2015
Drug-Sniffing Dogs around Your Home
Posted on June 17,2015
South Carolina Grand Jury Indicts Former Officer in Shooting Death
Posted on June 10,2015
Supreme Court: Intent Matters for Internet Threats
Posted on June 01,2015
One Step Closer to Marijuana Decriminalization
Posted on May 26,2015
The Role of a Plea Bargain in Criminal Cases
Posted on May 21,2015
US Supreme Court: Cell Phone Searches Require a Warrant
Posted on May 14,2015
Woman Turns in Son after Seeing Sexual Assault Surveillance Photos
Posted on April 28,2015
Illinois Burglary Offenses
Posted on April 23,2015
Former Illinois Lawmaker Encourages Body Cameras for Law Enforcement
Posted on April 14,2015
The Growing Problem of Medical Identity Theft
Posted on April 09,2015
Proposed Bill Would Require Workplace Registration for Sex Offenders
Posted on March 28,2015
Understanding Assault and Battery in Illinois
Posted on March 25,2015
Understanding Drug Trafficking Charges
Posted on March 18,2015
The Abuse of Domestic Abuse Laws
Posted on March 13,2015
Defending an Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding Charge
Posted on March 06,2015
Medicare Fraud Charges Can Mean Big Trouble
Posted on March 04,2015
Crimes on Board an Aircraft: Acting Out on Flights Can Lead to Serious Consequences
Posted on February 23,2015
Murder of Three Muslims May Not be a Hate Crime
Posted on February 18,2015
Release from Custody Pending Trial Means Defendants Should Be on Their Best Behavior
Posted on February 17,2015
Is Mens Rea Disappearing in Federal Criminal Courts?
Posted on February 11,2015
Batson Challenge: What Rights Do Criminal Defendants Have Under Batson v. Kentucky?
Posted on February 09,2015
Double Jeopardy May Not Protect against State and Federal Prosecutions
Posted on February 04,2015
Even Prisoners Have Civil Rights
Posted on February 02,2015
Congress May Attempt to Reform Civil Forfeiture Laws
Posted on January 28,2015
Federal Conspiracy against Civil Rights Charges
Posted on January 26,2015
When Does a Plea Agreement Make Sense?
Posted on January 21,2015
Discovery: Defendant Freed After FBI Admits It Withheld Evidence
Posted on January 19,2015
Should a Crime against Police be Considered a Hate Crime?
Posted on January 14,2015
Testimony of Prior Crimes or Bad Acts in a Federal Trial
Posted on January 13,2015
Mail and Wire Fraud – What is This Offense?
Posted on January 08,2015
Is It an Internet Threat or Protected Speech?
Posted on January 05,2015
Speeding in a Construction Zone Carries Significant Penalties
Posted on December 30,2014
Sexual Assault Statute of Limitations and Why They Are Important
Posted on December 23,2014
Not All Homicide is Created Equally
Posted on December 18,2014
What Relief Can I Obtain in an Illinois Civil Rights Violation Case?
Posted on December 16,2014
Attorney-Client Privilege in Illinois
Posted on December 11,2014
Entering Pleas and Plea Agreements in Illinois Criminal Cases
Posted on December 09,2014
First-Time DUI Offenders Need To Know Facts
Posted on December 02,2014
Reasonable Doubt in a Criminal Case
Posted on November 28,2014
Federal Gun Law Has Severe Consequences for First-Time Offenders
Posted on November 25,2014
Appellate Court Process in Illinois
Posted on November 20,2014
Understanding Marijuana DUI Laws In Illinois
Posted on November 13,2014
Parental Responsibility and Underage Drinking in Illinois
Posted on November 12,2014
Kidnapping Is a Federal Crime
Posted on November 06,2014
Justifiable Homicide in Illinois
Posted on November 04,2014
Is It Illegal To Carry a Concealed Weapon in the State of Illinois?
Posted on October 24,2014
9th Circuit Weighs In on Constitutionality of Warrantless Drug-Related Searches
Posted on October 22,2014
The Impact of Gibbons v. Ogden on Medical Marijuana Operators In Illinois
Posted on October 17,2014
Could Your Teen Be Accused of Child Pornography Charges For Swapping Nude Selfies With Friends?
Posted on October 15,2014
New Aggravated Speeding Charges in Illinois Are No Joke
Posted on October 11,2014
Illinois DUI Laws Some of the Strictest in the Nation
Posted on October 08,2014
Property Crimes in Illinois
Posted on October 03,2014
Illinois’ Ban the Box Law on Criminal History and Employment
Posted on October 01,2014
Illinois Street Gang RICO Act
Posted on September 29,2014
New Illinois Law Means Inmates Can Challenge Conviction with DNA Testing
Posted on September 19,2014
Ticket Quotas Abolished Under New Illinois Law
Posted on September 16,2014
Medical Privacy Rights and Medical Marijuana
Posted on September 11,2014
Uncooperative or Unlawful? Obstructing Officers in the Face of Disorder
Posted on September 09,2014
Is the Fourth Amendment Still Applicable in the IT Age?
Posted on September 04,2014
How to Become a Medical Marijuana Patient in Illinois
Posted on September 02,2014
Can Cigarettes be Considered Illegal Contraband under Federal Law?
Posted on August 28,2014
Defendants Pleading Guilty Still Entitled to Due Process Rights
Posted on August 26,2014
Circumstantial Evidence & Prescription Drug DUI Charges
Posted on August 22,2014
Faulty Breathalyzer Tests Lead to False DUI Convictions
Posted on August 22,2014
Illinois Court Rules U-Turn Did Not Justify Police Stop
Posted on August 19,2014
Judges May Not Impose Harsh Sentences Without Cause
Posted on August 07,2014
Police Not Responsible for Failing to Record Audio of DUI Stop
Posted on July 31,2014
Distinguishing Between “Reasonable Suspicion” and “Probable Cause” in Justifying Drug Searches
Posted on July 29,2014
Supreme Court Says Police Need Warrant to Search Cellphones
Posted on July 22,2014
Illinois Court Chides Police for Illegal Pat-Down Search
Posted on July 18,2014
Federal Court Reverses Drug Conviction Based on Faulty Police Affidavit
Posted on July 15,2014
Courts Take a Deferential Approach to K-9 Unit Drug Searches
Posted on July 11,2014
Understanding Your Rights in a Criminal Trial
Posted on July 09,2014
Does Amnesia Render a Defendant Unfit to Stand Trial?
Posted on July 02,2014
A Police Threat to “Kick Down the Door” Is an Arrest
Posted on June 30,2014
Protecting a Defendant's Right to a “Speedy Trial”
Posted on June 25,2014
What is Post-Conviction Relief?
Posted on June 20,2014
Illinois Court Reverses DUI Conviction Due to Improperly Admitted Breath Test
Posted on June 18,2014
Study Shows Chicago Police Continue to Make Large Number of Arrests for Misdemeanor Marijuana Possession
Posted on June 10,2014
Restitution in a Criminal Case
Posted on May 28,2014
Bank Robbery, “Dangerous” Weapons and Due Process
Posted on May 09,2014
What Is a “Speedy” Trial?
Posted on May 05,2014
Lying to the Court Means Additional Prison Time
Posted on April 29,2014
Fugitive Ponzi Schemers Receive Harsher Prison Sentences
Posted on April 17,2014
Illinois Judge Ordered to Explain Child Pornography Sentence
Posted on April 14,2014
Supreme Court Expands Scope of “Domestic Violence” Charges That Affect the Right to Own a Gun
Posted on March 30,2014
Craigslist Ad Leads to 11-Year Prison Sentence
Posted on March 19,2014
Chicago Anti-Gang Efforts Make City Streets Safer
Posted on February 25,2014
Understanding Computer Fraud in Illinois
Posted on February 22,2014
Distracted Driving Penalties Increase
Posted on February 14,2014
What Is the Difference Between First and Second Degree Murder?
Posted on February 08,2014
Obtaining an Order of Protection
Posted on January 24,2014
Domestic Violence Going Around and Around
Posted on January 08,2014
What To Do If You Have Been Charged With A Work Zone Violation
Posted on January 03,2014
Post-Holiday Shopping And Shoplifting Allegations
Posted on December 25,2013
Illinois Debit Card and Credit Card Fraud Laws
Posted on December 22,2013
Possible Solution to Juvenile Crime in IL
Posted on February 02,2013
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