Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog

Chicago sees its fair share of gun violence and murder, and February of 2021 has so far been no different. From Chicago drive-bys to breaking up fights there were nine murders reported in a span of just two weeks. In fact, in one weekend alone in early February, there were 22 hurt and 4 dead…

Traditionally, drug cases seemed very open and shut. If someone is found with a large manufacturing and delivery operation in Illinois for illegal drugs, then they face some serious legal consequences. Some aspects of drug crimes, however, may be changing. The State Attorney of Cook County, Kim Foxx, wants to expunge certain crimes from people’s…

If you’re ever accused of a sex crime, then it can have a big impact on your life. Even if you’re never convicted, a charge can go on your criminal record and make things difficult for you in the future since it’s public information. A conviction for a sex crime can also bring about a…

In Chicago, sometimes it can feel as if violence is something you never stop hearing about. However, what crime statistics show paints a very different story. The crime trends of 2020 in Chicago were a bit surprising. While shootings at police officers increased, other crimes such as robbery were the lowest they’ve been in years.…

Most people are familiar with the phrase “you have the right to remain silent.” Even if you’ve never been told those words by police yourself, watch enough television and movies and you know the drill. “The right to remain silent” and the words that come after are what is known as your Miranda rights. You…

The legalization of marijuana in Illinois has led to some amazing things for residents of the state. Chief among them? Thousands of cannabis offenders who have had their records expunged due to marijuana’s legalization in the state. WGN has reported that Governor Pritzker recently announced that almost 500,000 criminal cannabis cases are now eligible for…

When many people think of human trafficking, they automatically think of sex trafficking. While it is true that sex trafficking is a big problem, human trafficking isn’t always about sex, sometimes it’s about labor. Recently, a woman in the Chicago suburbs pled guilty to labor trafficking. She helped several people from Central America to enter…

In Illinois, when you take certain violent actions against members of your family or household, they’re classified as domestic violence crimes. While a conviction won’t necessarily equate to a whole lot of time behind bars or payment of a whole lot in fines, you will jeopardize your home and family life as well as put…

Illinois has seen the passage of a few new laws in 2020, including two new traffic violations that could lead to some serious legal trouble. Scott’s Law, as well as a law surrounding watching videos while driving, are two traffic violations that are now far more serious than they were before. Here’s what you need…

The juvenile justice system was established in Illinois over 100 years ago. It was created because Illinois recognizes juveniles who commit crimes are far different than adults that do. As such, the juvenile rehabilitation system needs to be distinct. In fact, research shows that juvenile offenders have a greater capacity for change than adults. Additionally,…