Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog

While there are situations where you can pay a fine online, or enter a plea without going into a courthouse, in Illinois, there are three traffic offenses that will land a person in front of a judge no matter what. These offenses are taken very seriously and have serious penalties associated with them. It’s important…

In an effort to provide emergency financial aid to millions of Americans impacted economically by the global coronavirus crisis, the federal government introduced the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Economic Relief through the Federal CARES Act You may be familiar with the CARES Act because of the Economic Impact Payment (the stimulus…

Illinois legalized marijuana for adult personal use in 2019, but for many advocates, it simply doesn’t go far enough. Many are hopeful that in this case, marijuana could be the gateway drug law needed to decriminalize harsh drug penalties throughout the state. Why do they want less harsh drug laws in the state? Because minority…

In Illinois, domestic battery is a serious violation. If you’re convicted of it, then it’s a conviction that can follow you around for the rest of your life and have an impact on the future no matter how much time passes. Understanding domestic battery and how it is charged in Illinois is vital to keep…

There have been a lot of changes to the way life works in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. One area that has made headlines is prisons. Prisons have become hotbeds of COVID-19 spread, which makes sense. With so many people living so closely together in prisons, it’s the perfect environment for viral spread. This…

In the summer months, it’s not unusual for Chicagoans to hear the booming sound of fireworks lighting up the skies in the neighborhood. It’s a relatively common summer pastime. This year, the pastime has been more popular than ever. So popular, in fact, that The Chicago Sun-Times reports that fireworks complaints to Chicago’s Office of…

Chicago sees its fair share of violence and crime, but over a weekend at the end of May, violence saw a new high. According to the University of Chicago Crime Lab, May 31, 2020, was the most violent day Chicago has seen since it started collecting data in 1961. Eighteen people were killed in one…

Protests that are moving across America are meant to highlight racism in the United States and how it plays out in numerous ways in our society each day. In doing this, these protests are also highlighting the myriad ways that the criminal justice system in this country must be reformed… and starting to make those…

Illinois has strict and often confusing laws surrounding the rights of private citizens to sell firearms in the state. If you are interested in selling firearms as a private citizen, it is essential that you fully understand what these rights and limitations are. Failure to understand these laws and properly comply with them can otherwise…

Chicago, just like many other cities throughout the United States, has had a tough few weeks. Protests are raging across the country related to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. These protests have sparked some violence and looting – something Chicago has not been immune to. As reported by Patch.com, at the beginning of…