Category : Criminal Law

Possible Penalties for Misdemeanor Convictions in Illinois

Do You Need a Lawyer for a Misdemeanor Charge?

When Should You Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

What You Need to Know About Attorney-Client Privilege in Criminal Law

Legal Consequences for Shoplifting

What is the Crime of Embezzlement in Illinois?

Understanding Aggravated Battery in Illinois: Exploring Key Aspects

Driving While High on Marijuana vs. Driving Drunk

What Constitutes a Home Invasion in Illinois?

Does Domestic Violence Always Include Physical Violence?

Examples of Property Crimes in Illinois: A Brief Overview

Should I Talk to Friends and Family About My Criminal Case?

Understanding How Social Media Can Affect Criminal Proceedings

I Got into a Bar Fight and Was Charged with Assault. Could I Go to Prison?

What Makes a Great Criminal Defense Attorney?

How Do I Know if My Rights Were Violated When I Got Pulled Over for DUI?

Under Age Drinking is Not Tolerated under Illinois Law

Defense Strategies For Sex Crimes

What is an Aggravated DUI in Illinois?

Understanding the Professional and Personal Consequences of a Criminal Conviction

I Was Charged with Theft; Could I Go to Prison? 

Weighing Your Options: What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks of Going to Trial in a Criminal Case? 

What to Know About First-Time DUI in Illinois

What Kind of Evidence May Be Included in a Distracted Driving Case? 

What to Know About the Illinois Diversion Program for Drug Crime Defendants

Different Ways Your DUI Case May Not Result in a Guilty Verdict 

Why Are People Found Guilty of Crimes They Did Not Commit? 

Understanding the Penalties for Theft Charges This Holiday Season 

What to Do if You Have Been Accused of Domestic Violence

Three Tips for Beating a Sex Crime Charge in Arlington Heights

What to Know About Cell Phone Tickets and Distracted Driving

I Am Accused of Child Molestation But I Am Innocent

Extreme Pranks Can Squash Your Halloween Fun

Responding to a False Criminal Charge - Part 2

The Pros and Cons of Going to Trial

Responding to a False Criminal Charge - Part 1

Can I Hide a Felony Conviction from Employers or Landlords?

Penalties for Boating Under the Influence in Illinois

Arguing Self Defense in an Assault and Battery Case

What is a Motion to Suppress Evidence in a Criminal Case?

Do I Have a Criminal Record if I Was Arrested and Charged but Not Convicted?

3 Defense Strategies for Individuals Accused of Drug Crimes in Illinois

How to Build a Self-Defense Case For Murder Accusal in Chicago 

4 Reasons People Are Wrongfully Found Guilty in Illinois

What Senate Bill 2129 Means for People Incarcerated in Illinois

How to Handle a False Accusation

What Are Mitigating Factors in Illinois Crimes? 

What Are Aggravating Factors in Illinois Crimes?

What is the Difference Between Assault and Battery?

Is Getting a Driver’s License Suspended and Revoked the Same Thing? 

What Is Home Invasion?

What’s the Difference Between Assault and Battery?

Interrogation Guidelines for Minors Change in Illinois

Do Police Need a Warrant to Search My Vehicle in Illinois?

Can I Be Arrested for Allowing Minors to Drink Alcohol on My Property?

What Does “Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity” Mean in Illinois?

What Makes a Person Ineligible to Own a Firearm in Illinois?

What Are the Consequences for Being Convicted of a Hate Crime in Illinois?

What Factors Could Decrease the Severity of My Criminal Sentence?

Understanding Court Supervision as a Sentence for Crimes in Illinois

When Do Police Need a Warrant to Search My Home in Illinois?

New Illinois Reform Bill Affects Cash Bail, Police Accountability

Can I Be Held Accountable for a Crime That Someone Else Committed?

What Are the Penalties for an Illinois Concealed Carry Violation?

Can I Be Charged for Leaving My Child Alone in a Vehicle in Illinois?

Will I Have to Stay in Jail if I Am Awaiting Trial in a Criminal Case?

What Are the Requirements if I Am Released from Jail on Bail?

Are “No-Knock” Search Warrants Legal in Illinois?

Can I Claim Self-Defense if I Am Charged With Assault and Battery?

What Are the Consequences of Unlawful Use of a Weapon in Illinois?

What Are the Consequences for Embezzlement Charges in Illinois?

What Are My Rights If I Have Been Arrested in Illinois?

Assaulting a Worker for Enforcing Safety Rules Is Aggravated Battery

How Will My Illinois Criminal Court Case Proceed During the Pandemic?

What Role Do Plea Bargains Play in Illinois Criminal Cases?

What Factors Can Increase the Severity of an Illinois Criminal Charge?

What Is Bail, and How Does it Work in Illinois Criminal Cases?

What Are the Consequences for Common Underage Alcohol-Related Crimes?

3 Reasons to Hire an Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney for Your Case

Can I Face Charges for Disobeying Quarantine Orders for Coronavirus?

Can I Face Charges for Disobeying Quarantine Orders for Coronavirus?

What Are the Illinois Laws for Concealed Carry of Firearms?

What Are the Most Common Property Crimes Committed in Illinois?

Understanding Illinois Child Endangerment Charges

New Illinois Laws You Should Know About That Go into Effect in 2020

Naperville Teen Is Charged With a Hate Crime Following Online Ad

Understanding Disorderly Conduct Charges and Penalties in Illinois

What Constitutes Retail Theft in Illinois?

What Happens If My Illinois FOID Card is Revoked?

Understanding Obstruction of Justice Charges in Illinois

When Can Police Search Your Car?

An Overview of Violent Crimes in Illinois and Their Consequences

What is Asset Forfeiture in Illinois?

Illinois Domestic Battery Laws, Charges, and Penalties

What is the Difference Between Assault and Battery in Illinois?

Understanding Your Miranda Rights and How They Affect a Criminal Case

Homicide, Murder, and Manslaughter: What Is the Difference?

Changes to Illinois Criminal Code Concerning Cyberstalking

Know the Consequences If Charged with Theft

Are Police Body Cameras Changing the Legal Playing Field?

Supreme Court Appears Ready to Limit Cell Phone Tracking

Got a Shoplifting Problem? Help is Available

Is it Assault or Battery? What is the Difference?

Incidents of Carjacking on the Rise

Veterans May Qualify for Treatment Court

Fulfilling Your Court-Ordered Community Service Requirements

Criminal Case Basics: Even Your Social Media Account Can Be Used Against You

Social Media Activity During a Crime Can Be Used Against You

How a Criminal Charges Can Place Your Livelihood at Risk – And What You Can Do About It

Understanding Bail Bonds in Cook County

Serious Criminal Justice Reform Needed to Decrease Illinois Recidivism Rates

New Bill Would Prohibit Suing Inmates for Incarceration Costs

Are Children Affected by Their Parent’s Criminal Record?

New Year, New Laws in Illinois

Freedom

The Right to Due Process

Test Anxiety

Ticky-Tack

What Happens at a Secretary of State Hearing?

Sweeping Law Enforcement Reform Act Signed by Governor

Two New Laws Regarding Bail Coming to Illinois

Alleged Victims Receive An Official Voice In Criminal Courts

To Plea or Not To Plea

A Totally Clean Slate

An Informal Fresh Start

Failure to Follow New Illinois Waterway Laws Could Hold Serious Consequences

Five Tips for Those Facing Criminal Charges in Illinois

Failed a HGN Field Sobriety Test Illinois? Why Your Results May Be Invalid

Understanding Your Miranda Rights in Illinois

Warrants Required for Searching Cellular and Smartphones

A Brief Guide to Criminal Trespassing Laws in Illinois

Illinois BAIID Program: Driving Privileges during Suspension

Attacking the Evidence in a Criminal Case

Case Update: The Anonymous Tip

Pretrial Release: The Requirements and the Process

Illinois Students Face the Rise and Fall of Underage Drinking

National Day of Johns Arrests Results: Over 500 Arrested

The Relationship between Gambling and Criminal Behaviors

Issues in Criminal Law: Substance Abuse Problems

Initiatives to Curb Drunk Driving in Chicago

Handling Alleged Pot Possession Cases in Medical Marijuana States

Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Drinking and Riding

Judge Rules Illinois Hazing Law is Constitutional

Government Announces New Federal Clemency Program

Dram Shop Laws in Illinois Now Have Cap for Liable Damages

Illinois Governor Grants 43 Clemency Petitions

Computer Hacking Warrants: DOJ Proposes Changes to Law

University of Virginia Student Files Lawsuit against ABC for Arrest

Diet Soda Mixed with Alcohol Increases Blood Alcohol Content More than Regular Soda

Illinois Has Second Highest Number of Criminal Exonerations in 2013

Can Police Search Your Cell Phone Without a Warrant?

Ban on Social Network Sites Upheld by Court

Bill to Toughen Gun Penalties is Holstered

New Illinois Law Aims to Cut Down on Wrongful Convictions

New Law for 2014 Punishes Smokers who Litter

Tougher Penalties for Using Cell Phones while Driving

Study Finds Chicago Heroin Problem Worst in Country

Popularity of Molly Leads to Crackdown

Assault and Battery: What is the Difference?

Your Rights During an Arrest

New Law diverts 17-year-old Felons to Juvenile Court