How Witness Statements Can Affect a Burglary Case in Illinois
Posted on October 30, 2025
Can I Be Charged if I Didn't Know the Vehicle Was Stolen?
Posted on September 28, 2025
Can I Claim Self-Defense in an Illinois Domestic Battery Case?
Posted on August 30, 2025
Can I Go To Jail if I Attempted Burglary and Did Not Succeed in Illinois?
Posted on July 06, 2025
What You Should Know About Illegal Search and Seizure in Illinois
Posted on June 12, 2025
Common Defenses Against Retail Theft Charges in Illinois
Posted on June 05, 2025
Is Aggravated Speeding a Misdemeanor or a Felony in Illinois?
Posted on May 08, 2025
Can I Get My Felony Charge Reduced to a Misdemeanor in Illinois?
Posted on March 31, 2025
How Can I Avoid a Conviction for Assaulting an Officer in Illinois?
Posted on March 24, 2025
Can Illinois Police Search My Car Without a Warrant?
Posted on March 17, 2025
Can I Qualify for a Hardship License in Illinois?
Posted on February 28, 2025
How Can I Be Charged with Drug Crimes if There Were No Drugs?
Posted on February 24, 2025
Do I Have a Valid Entrapment Defense in My Illinois Criminal Case?
Posted on February 14, 2025
Could I Go to Jail for Stealing Diesel in Illinois?
Posted on February 07, 2025
What To Know About Social Media and Illinois Criminal Cases
Posted on January 31, 2025
What Does Ban the Box Mean and How Can It Help Me?
Posted on January 27, 2025
Can My Lawyer Help Me Overcome Jury Bias Against Me?
Posted on January 09, 2025
There Is a Warrant for My Arrest. What Should I Do?
Posted on December 19, 2024
What Are My Rights During an Arrest in Illinois?
Posted on December 16, 2024
How Do Prior Convictions Impact an Illinois Criminal Defense Case?
Posted on December 04, 2024
What Is Deceptive Practice and How Is It Punished?
Posted on November 14, 2024
Can I Be Punished the Same for AI Child Porn as if It Was Real?
Posted on November 06, 2024
When Can Someone in Illinois Prison Get Out on Parole?
Posted on October 15, 2024
Mental Health as a Mitigating Factor in Illinois Criminal Law
Posted on September 30, 2024
Past Abuse as a Mitigating Factor in Illinois
Posted on September 17, 2024
Do I Have to Roll Down My Window During a Traffic Stop?
Posted on August 06, 2024
Can I Go to Jail if My Teen Is Drinking at Home?
Posted on June 22, 2024
What Happens if You Get an Illinois Traffic Violation Ticket?
Posted on June 16, 2024
Can I Appeal My Illinois Criminal Conviction?
Posted on June 06, 2024
Understanding Felony Charges in Illinois
Posted on May 31, 2024
Is Breaking and Entering the Same as Burglary in Illinois?
Posted on May 13, 2024
Does Crime Increase During the Summer?
Posted on May 03, 2024
How Can an Illinois Criminal Defense Lawyer Help Me?
Posted on April 29, 2024
How To Fight A Criminal Conviction in Illinois
Posted on January 30, 2024
How Long Convictions Last On An Illinois Criminal Record
Posted on January 05, 2024
The Difference Between Burglary and Attempted Burglary in Illinois
Posted on December 15, 2023
Understanding Misdemeanor Charges in Illinois
Posted on December 05, 2023
What Happens If I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test?
Posted on November 30, 2023
Will I Go To Prison For Using Fake Money?
Posted on November 22, 2023
Understanding a Plea Deal in Illinois
Posted on October 13, 2023
Five Sneaky Financial Moves That Can Land You in Hot Water
Posted on August 26, 2023
What is the Difference between Vehicle Theft and Vehicular Hijacking in Illinois?
Posted on March 23, 2023
Ways to Put a DUI Arrest Behind You
Posted on February 26, 2023
Is Your Child in Trouble for Sexting?
Posted on January 19, 2023
Hosting a Christmas Party and Serving Alcohol to Teens?
Posted on December 27, 2022
Illinois Ranks Number Two for Holiday Break-Ins
Posted on December 20, 2022
What if My Teen is Caught in a Car with Alcohol in Illinois?
Posted on April 12, 2022
What Happens if I am Caught Underage Drinking in Illinois?
Posted on February 25, 2022
What is the Speed Limit in Illinois if Not Posted?
Posted on February 21, 2022
If I Get a DUI, Will My License be Suspended or Revoked in Illinois?
Posted on February 15, 2022
Ramifications for Prescription Drug Forgery in Illinois
Posted on February 07, 2022
What Happens If You Are Accused of Forgery in Illinois?
Posted on January 17, 2022
Should I Take a Plea Deal if I am Charged With a Crime in Aurora?
Posted on January 10, 2022
2021 Update: U.S. Supreme Court Revisits Life Sentences for Juvenile Murders
Posted on November 29, 2021
Fighting False Allegations of Domestic Violence in Illinois
Posted on October 27, 2021
Can I Enlist in the Military if I Have a Criminal Record?
Posted on October 25, 2021
What Causes a Mistrial in an Illinois Criminal Case?
Posted on October 18, 2021
What You Should Know if You Are Charged With Sexual Assault in Illinois
Posted on August 30, 2021
Understanding Illinois Property Crimes
Posted on August 23, 2021
What is an Illegal Search and Seizure?
Posted on July 30, 2021
What Constitutes Resisting Arrest in Illinois?
Posted on July 26, 2021
Rights of Criminal Defendants in Illinois
Posted on July 21, 2021
When is the Use of Physical Force Justifiable in Illinois?
Posted on May 28, 2021
Can I Face Charges for Driving With a Suspended or Revoked License in Illinois?
Posted on May 07, 2021
What Is the Difference Between Assault and Battery in Illinois?
Posted on March 26, 2021
New Law Will Eliminate Cash Bail in Illinois by 2023
Posted on January 27, 2021
Plea Bargains May Keep Prison Populations High in Illinois
Posted on July 23, 2020
How Can a Misdemeanor Affect My Job Prospects in Illinois?
Posted on June 08, 2020
How Do I Know if My Criminal Record Can Be Sealed in Illinois?
Posted on May 21, 2020
No More Statute of Limitations for Illinois Sex Offenses
Posted on January 13, 2020
Does Illinois Punish Joyriding the Same as Vehicular Theft?
Posted on December 05, 2019
Understanding Property Damage Charges in Illinois
Posted on September 20, 2019
Setting off Fireworks in Illinois Is a Misdemeanor Crime
Posted on July 10, 2019
Understanding Misdemeanor Charges in Illinois
Posted on April 10, 2019
What is Criminal Record Expungement in Illinois?
Posted on April 04, 2019
Defense Lawyers Group Raises Questions About the Trial Penalty
Posted on July 19, 2018
Supreme Court Rules Warrants Needed for Cell Phone Location Data
Posted on July 05, 2018
What You Need to Know About Criminal Charges for Assault
Posted on May 15, 2018
What Rights Does Someone Accused of a Crime Have?
Posted on April 06, 2018
The Importance of Due Process in the Internet Age
Posted on January 04, 2018
Chicago Woman Sentenced to Probation for Hate Crime
Posted on December 13, 2017
Judge Falls Asleep During Criminal Case, Conviction Stands
Posted on November 14, 2017
How to Handle an Aggressive or Confrontational Encounter With the Police
Posted on October 31, 2017
The Importance of Miranda Rights
Posted on September 20, 2017
Understanding the Illinois Bail System
Posted on June 23, 2017
Be Thorough When Choosing a Defense Attorney
Posted on May 12, 2017
Finding the Right Criminal Defense Attorney
Posted on March 31, 2017
Three Mistakes You Should Never Make When Faced with an Arrest
Posted on October 07, 2016
Posting Bail in Illinois: What You Need to Know
Posted on August 19, 2016
Chicago Police Denying Arrestees’ Right to an Attorney?
Posted on August 05, 2016
Budget Issues, Increased Awareness of Wrongful Conviction Fueling "Softer" Penalties across the Country
Posted on June 17, 2016
Guidance and Tips for Illinois Crime Victims
Posted on June 10, 2016
Facing Criminal Charges for Assault?
Posted on May 27, 2016
Understanding the Link Between Criminal Law and Civil Forfeiture
Posted on May 13, 2016
Commission Finds Troubling Data on Juvenile Arrest Expungements
Posted on April 29, 2016
Attorney General, State’s Attorney Promise Focus on Reducing Rape Kit Backlog
Posted on April 22, 2016
Does New Bill That Would Make Uploading a Video of a Fight a Crime Go Too Far?
Posted on April 14, 2016
Plainfield Woman Charged Under Illinois Revenge Porn Statute
Posted on March 18, 2016
What Is a Hate Crime in Illinois?
Posted on February 26, 2016
Your Rights Before and After Your Arrest
Posted on February 12, 2016
Report Shows 13 False Convictions Overturned in Illinois Last Year
Posted on February 03, 2016
The Role of Extradition
Posted on January 22, 2016
Understanding Criminal Trespass in Illinois
Posted on January 08, 2016
Differences Between a Jury Trial and a Bench Trial
Posted on December 28, 2015
Training Police as Guardians, Not Warriors
Posted on December 11, 2015
Embezzlement, Murder-for-Hire Allegations Come to Light after Officer’s Death Ruled a Suicide
Posted on November 06, 2015
Driving Too Fast Can Mean More than a Ticket
Posted on August 12, 2015
New Law Would Reduce Juveniles Tried as Adults
Posted on July 22, 2015
The Burden Of Proof
Posted on July 13, 2015
Released on Your Own Recognizance
Posted on July 08, 2015
Criminal Trespass vs. Civil Trespass
Posted on June 17, 2015
Understanding the Criminal Appeals Process
Posted on February 26, 2015
New Law Limits Felons Collecting Public Pensions
Posted on February 18, 2015
Bail under Illinois Law
Posted on February 11, 2015
How the Jury Selection Process Works
Posted on February 05, 2015
Illinois Expands Social Host Crimes in the State
Posted on January 23, 2015
Curfews and Protesters’ Rights in Illinois
Posted on January 16, 2015
Cook County Board President Wants to Reform Automatic Transfers
Posted on January 12, 2015
Group Crime in Illinois
Posted on December 20, 2014
Illinois Legislative Committee Expected to Announce Gun Sentencing Reforms
Posted on December 12, 2014
What Are the Degrees of Murder in Illinois?
Posted on December 06, 2014
How Pardons Work in Illinois
Posted on November 30, 2014
First DuPage County Conviction under Illinois' RICO Law
Posted on November 20, 2014
Illinois Passes Victims' Rights Amendment
Posted on November 10, 2014
Criminal Records: Sealing and Expungement
Posted on November 04, 2014
The Entrapment Defense in Illinois
Posted on October 25, 2014
Understanding Search Warrants in Illinois
Posted on October 18, 2014
Illinois Certificates of Good Conduct
Posted on October 11, 2014
New Law Provides Judges More Information about Psychiatric Evaluations
Posted on October 05, 2014
No Refusal DUI Checkpoints Raise Legal Questions
Posted on September 22, 2014
Civil Forfeitures on the Rise
Posted on September 15, 2014
DUI Penalties in Illinois
Posted on September 08, 2014
