Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog

Being charged with possession of illegal substances is not something to be taken lightly, but it could land you in especially hot water if you’re convicted in the state of Illinois. Why? Because Illinois courts enforce mandatory minimum sentences for drug trafficking, and you can be charged with drug trafficking based on the amount of…

Domestic violence is a crime taken very seriously by the authorities in Illinois. Even if you’ve never been convicted of a domestic violence offense before, being charged with it once can have a huge impact on your future — especially if you’re convicted of felony domestic violence. What is the difference between a misdemeanor and…

Anyone who has been charged with a misdemeanor or felony in Illinois knows that the court process can be complicated. What many people don’t realize is that simply being arrested for a crime can impact your future, even if you’re never found guilty. How is this possible? Because arrests go on your criminal record. Criminal…

Being accused of a crime like shoplifting in Illinois can be jarring. But once you’re over the initial shock, what do you do? Do you run from the store? Do you comply and answer all of their questions? Do you demand the store to call the police so you can clear your name? Each person…

The ubiquitous presence of phones and computers in children’s lives has created new social questions for parents, schools, and lawmakers. One detective in Illinois found that 60% of “sextortion” online comes from peers, not strangers. The other 40%? It comes from internet gaming. As if that wasn’t terrifying enough, state and national legislation have struggled…

Burglary is an oft-misunderstood crime. Take the case of two 14-year-old boys in McHenry, Illinois. The juvenile suspects were arrested for the destruction of the former Just For Fun Roller Rink. The business had closed permanently in late 2020, and the boys started a fire in the empty rink. The flames quickly got out of…

If you’re facing drug charges in Illinois, you may have a lot of questions. One of those might be the penalties you will face if you are found guilty—or choose to plead guilty. In the state of Illinois, anyone pleading guilty or convicted of a crime in court is subject to the sentence for that…

When someone mentions the word “crime”, most people’s minds automatically jump to violent crime. That goes to show that you don’t need intimate knowledge of the law to understand how violent crimes are serious offenses. Statistics back up the notion that violent crimes are the most serious in society. CBS Chicago recently reported that, in…

Cases of domestic violence play out in complicated fashions. Often, many factors make them difficult to prosecute – and, in truth, they’ve not been prosecuted as extensively as they should in the Illinois court system. All that may soon change. The Illinois Supreme Court has recognized that courts need to hold more abusers accountable. While…

From the moment you enter the criminal justice system, you might feel overwhelmed and stressed. That’s why, when you’re facing criminal charges, it’s in your best interest to bring a defense attorney on board – to help you navigate the often cumbersome legal process. If you’ve never needed an attorney before, much less a criminal…