Criminal Defense

No case is truly hopeless. Even if it seems that a conviction is inevitable, an attorney may be able to take actions that could lead to a dismissal or an acquittal at trial. There are a plethora of legal rules regarding what evidence can and cannot be introduced at trial. The constitution also governs quite […]

Innocent people are arrested far more frequently than most people would like to believe. The fact is that a false or even illegal arrest can happen to anyone at any time. Your arrest could have been the result of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or someone may have made a false

The drug epidemic in the United States continues to take the lives of thousands of people each year. Despite the many efforts put forth by advocates and lawmakers, the state of Illinois still struggles with this tragic situation. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, 3,013 people died from opioid overdoses last year, a

In 2018, Illinois lawmakers expanded the state’s hate crimes statute to include cyberstalking, certain acts of intimidation, and transmission of obscene messages. One of the other significant changes to that law was that it also granted the Attorney General’s office civil enforcement authority. For the first time since those changes, the AG’s office has announced

While the police are charged with upholding the law and maintaining safety in the community, people may be unsure about how to respond when interacting with officers. Encounters with police officers can quickly take a turn for the worse, especially if an officer believes a person is being uncooperative or is refusing to follow their

In many cases involving allegations of domestic violence or abuse, a judge may choose to issue an order of protection. These orders, which are commonly known as restraining orders, may place a number of restrictions on a person, including preventing them from contacting family members covered in an order. If an order of protection has

Illinois law defines three types of criminal trespass: to real property, to a residence, and to a vehicle. Charges of criminal trespass in Illinois often accompany other charges such as burglary, battery, or criminal damage to property (vandalism). Criminal Trespass to a Residence You commit the offense of criminal trespass to a residence when you

The fight or flight response is a natural physiological process in our bodies that kicks in when we experience something that is frightening or stressful. The term “fight or flight” refers to the two options our ancestors had when faced with danger and the two options we often have when faced with danger today. Imagine

Just because someone is accused of a crime does not mean that the protections and rights provided to them by the U.S. Constitution do not apply. Criminal suspects have certain rights, which, if violated, can dramatically affect the outcome of any criminal proceedings. The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution gives citizens the right

Most people know that police must sometimes obtain a search warrant before searching an individual’s property. However, many are unsure as to what their rights are regarding vehicle searches. They have questions such as, “Does a police officer need a search warrant to search my car in Illinois?” and “What happens if drugs, weapons, or

Illinois drivers who are caught driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) are subject to an automatic suspension of their driver’s license. Failing a blood alcohol content (BAC) test will cause a first-time DUI offender to lose his or her ability to legally drive for six months through a statutory summary suspension. A DUI offender

Illinois state law treats driving as a privilege which is subject to revocation for a multitude of reasons. You probably already know that certain things, like being caught drinking and driving, can result in a person’s driver’s license being suspended. An Illinois driver can also lose his or her ability to legally dive for things