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Illinois has defined certain crimes that are committed against people because of particular or perceived characteristics in 720 ILCS 5/12-7.1. Defined as “hate crimes,” these

In recent decades, as the use of and reliance on Internet communications has increased, so has the potential for misuse of the Internet. The Federal

If you are facing criminal charges, you may wonder whether if you should hire an attorney to represent you. While many people may consider hiring

Illinois law sets out numerous criminal offenses for which you may be charged in criminal court if you are suspected of breaking the law. Some

When you are charged with a crime in Illinois, you have several options. You can plead “guilty” to the offense, which often occurs in exchange

Earlier this year, Illinois joined several other states in the ountry that ban the use of hand-held cellphones for all drivers. While many people may

If arrested for Forgery, you need an Illinois Forgery Attorney to fight for you. While property crimes not involving violence are not often highly publicized,

You have almost certainly heard the word “warrant” in relation to police officers. You may not be aware that there are several different types of

If you have ever watched crime shows on television such as “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” or “Cold Case,” you have more than likely heard the

Criminal convictions have many consequences, such as fines, probation, or jail time. A conviction may continue to have an effect on your life long after

Many of us have seen movies or television shows in which a person causes a building to explode and then gets arrested for arson. In

In the state of Illinois—and every state for that matter—drinking alcohol is a legal act for anyone aged 21 years or older. However, you have

Through the media and other forums, most people have heard of someone pleading not guilty by reason of insanity. Though this defense is often used

At the end of June 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) published its decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby. Simply put, the

It is almost every parent’s worst nightmare—they forget to drop their infant or toddler off at daycare and accidentally leave the child in the car

When you encounter a police vehicle, your stress level likely rises even if you are not doing anything wrong. This stress may increase even more

Since the 2012 shooting of teenager Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman, many people in the United States have repeatedly heard the term “Stand Your Ground”

Criminal law has many terms that people unfamiliar with the law may not immediately understand. Understanding all of the terms and components related to a

When a person is arrested, often their first question is: “Do I need to hire a criminal defense lawyer?” You may worry that you may

Crimes can be categorized into one of two major categories: crimes against individuals and crimes against property.  One of the more common property crimes that

White collar crimes are distinguished from other types of crime in that they are financially motivated and do not involve the use or threat of

If you are convicted of a criminal offense, the judge has certain discretion in the sentence you receive, especially if it was a relatively minor

A Pennsylvania man will have his criminal appeal heard by the Supreme Court of the United States later this term. The man received a four-year

Murder charges are some of the most serious criminal charges a person can face in the state of Illinois. Whether you face charges of murder

If a prosecutor believes that you recklessly caused the accidental death of another person, they may charge you with involuntary manslaughter. They are then required

Being accused of a crime is one of the most stressful things that an individual can experience. When you are held or questioned by law

If you receive a ticket or get sent a summons to appear in court for a criminal matter in Chicago, it is imperative that you

A new non-partisan review of the Cook County juvenile justice system has discovered that Illinois’ automatic transfer law has had the unintended consequence of unfairly

Many people do not understand the differences between the criminal offenses of theft, burglary, and robbery, and instead use the terms almost interchangeably. In reality,

Almost everyone has heard of the term “disorderly conduct,” generally referring to someone who was out in public and disturbing the peace in some way.

Earlier this year, Tennessee passed a new law allowing for the criminal prosecution of women who are deemed to have used controlled substances during pregnancy.