Criminal Defense

For most of the past 30 years, DNA testing has been used only in the most serious criminal cases such as murder and rape. Today, as DNA testing has become faster and cheaper, and offender databases have grown, you might expect police and prosecutors to start using DNA testing on lesser crimes such as burglary […]

In today’s world, most people own at least one credit or debit card, and many people own multiple cards. According to the American Banking Association, there were 364 million credit card accounts open in the United States in 2017. Though new technology is always being developed to prevent credit card fraud, it is still an

For many people who have been convicted of a crime, probation is usually one of the more favorable sentences. In the state of Illinois, probation is used as a way to allow those who are convicted of crimes to live in their own homes and stay in their communities while they serve out their sentence.

Illinois drivers must start obeying Scott’s Law or face the consequences as the state police step up enforcement of the move-over law. More tickets are expected to be issued this spring and summer due to rising concerns about the safety of state troopers and other emergency services personnel when working roadside traffic stops and accident

Criminal trials are often lengthy, complicated processes. There are many rules and regulations that must be followed during criminal trials. Those rules vary depending on which state you are being tried in and whether or not you are being tried in federal court or state court. The infamous OJ Simpson trial lasted for 11 months

Memorial Day is coming up, which means picnics and barbeques will be enjoyed by thousands of families across Illinois. Traditionally, Memorial Day also marks the beginning of summer, bringing with it activities such as hiking, swimming, and boating. Many people probably think that having a couple of drinks while operating a boat is acceptable, but

Men and women who bravely entered military service and now bear the scars of that service deserve special care. Nearly 4 million Americans have served in the post-9/11 military, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. One in three of them has a service-connected disability, roughly one in five suffers from PTSD, and many have

When it comes to sentencing those who have been found guilty of a criminal act, probation is definitely one of the more favorable outcomes. Probation is an alternative to prison time, where a person is allowed to return home and live their normal life, rather than be confined behind bars. In Illinois, there are a

Saying the wrong thing online can get you in far bigger trouble than you might realize. A few months ago, we wrote about criminals caught by law enforcement through Instagram or Youtube. This year, there is growing concern about people who make threats of violence via email, text, or social media, even if the threats

Police officers are supposed to be people whom we go to when we need help or protection. Despite that, most people still get nervous when in the presence of authorities such as the police. Even if you did not do anything wrong, many people get anxious if a police officer stops them. Resisting a police