Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog

It may surprise many people to learn that if you’re selling something as a drug that isn’t really the illegal controlled substance you’ve portrayed it to be – it’s still illegal. Being busted for selling fake drugs in Illinois is a felony, no matter the actual substance. As long as it looks like what you’re…

Sexual assault charges are serious, and sex crimes in general are some of the harshest offenses to face in a court of law. Sexual assault is an underreported crime in Illinois, but the reported cases of it are still very high across the country and in the state of Illinois. And while sexual assault is…

This year, the state legislature in Illinois made a big change to the process of sealing or expunging records in the state that will have a huge impact. Illinois HB 4392 is now waiting for the governor to sign it into law, having passed both the state house and state senate. This bill helps to…

There are some stories that make a lot of headlines – and the “smash and grab” or “flash mob” retail theft crimes that have been occurring in Chicago and across Illinois are headlines you may have noticed over the last few years. Organized retail theft is on the rise, but a new bill just signed…

Sex trafficking is a crime taken very seriously in Illinois. Being accused of it can have a big impact on your life – and being convicted of it can shift the trajectory of your path forever. For many people, sex trafficking is something that is only seen on television and in movies, but the truth…

There are federal laws against drugs, but these cases are handled at the state level most of the time. Due to this division, you can find varying laws between states when it comes to drugs – and some states are harsher than others. Illinois has drug laws that run the gamut, from misdemeanor crimes to…

Being accused of sex trafficking in Illinois is a serious crime. If you are convicted, you face severe penalties that can include jail time, fines, and the ruin of your reputation in the eyes of the public. With so much at stake, it’s very important to not only understand the penalties you face but also…

Social media plays a large part in people’s lives today. Platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter are used by millions of people in order to form and keep connections. However, because social media has become so ingrained in the everyday lives of so many, it’s vital to understand how it can impact…

In the state of Illinois, there are certain actions one can take against household or family members that can land them in legal trouble – namely, domestic battery or aggravated domestic battery charges. A conviction for either one of these crimes is serious, but what many people don’t understand is the difference is between the…

When many people hear the term “sex crime,” they often think of sexual assault. But, in Illinois, sex crimes are defined by many acts beyond sexual assault – some of which may surprise you. When someone is accused of sex crimes, it’s serious. After all, being found guilty of a sex crime can have a…