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Almost every driver in the Chicago area will get pulled over by law enforcement at one point or another and, many times, they will receive a traffic ticket for a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code. While many people believe that traffic tickets are simply a minor annoyance or inconvenience, the truth is that traffic …
Traffic Tickets May Be More Serious Than You Think Read More »
If you are facing charges for driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois, there are many potential defenses that an experienced attorney will explore. For example, a criminal defense attorney will examine the circumstances surrounding your traffic stop and arrest to ensure that law enforcement officers did not violate your constitutional rights against unreasonable search …
Illinois Concealed Weapon Law Not until the year 2012, the law in Illinois forbid any citizen to carry a gun or any firearm either openly or concealed, outside his or her home. This law was struck down by a federal appellate, because it found out that the law violated the second Amendment in the case …
Assault is a criminal offense, set out by Illinois law 720 ILCS 5/12-1. When most people think of assault, they think of a physical attack on another person. However, many people do not realize that you may be charged with assault even if you never actually touch another person. The law defines the crime of …
Criminal charges always come with potentially serious penalties. Criminal consequences can vary widely, depending on many factors, including the severity of the charge, your past criminal record, and more. In general, however, consequences you face may include jail time, fines, probation, and several additional collateral consequences. Collateral consequences are penalties imposed by Illinois state law, …
It is always stressful when police officers apprehend you, however the situation becomes much more troublesome when one or more officers engage in any type of misconduct. The Chicago Police Department (CPD) receives thousands of complaints alleging different types of police misconduct per year and, until recently, the department’s policy was to keep records of …
by Steven Goldman In December, 21-year-old Mark Cherry was rushed to Chicago-area Advocate Christ Medical Center with a gunshot wound. After spending three months in the hospital—much of that time spent unconscious—Cherry discharged himself and walked out. The problem with this situation is that Cherry was a suspect in a home invasion and death of …
The shooting death of a 19-year-old Detroit woman has sparked outrage across the country, and has raised questions as to whether the shooting was racially motivated. While the media and the public speculate as to whether the killing of Renisha McBride was similar to the high-profile killing of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, the homeowner who …
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Drinking alcohol and driving don’t mix well, and neither do DUI charges and other felony crimes. A Chicago man learned this this hard way this week after being sentenced to 34 years in prison for drunk driving which resulted in the death of a young woman and unrelated sexual assault charges. The Chicago Tribune reports …
Chicago Tour Bus Driver Sentenced to 34 Years For Aggravated DUI, Felony Convictions Read More »
Several news stories regarding weapons charges in Illinois have popped up in the last week, highlighting both the conduct of offenders and the activities of lawmakers to crack down on gun-related crime. While lawmakers contemplate establishing harsher sentences for gun-law violators, an Illinois student faces serious charges for gun-related felony crimes. According to abclocal.go.com, a …
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