Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog

Nearly everyone agrees in principle that child custody should be awarded with the safety and best interests of the child at heart. However, in practice, child custody cases are often complex and fraught with gray areas, meaning that blanket policies may be counterproductive to individual cases. New legislation proposed by Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX-02), who…

If you have been charged with a crime in or around Chicago, you might wonder if you need a lawyer. If it’s worth it to hire someone to defend your or if you’re better off just taking your chances and hoping for the best. Do not make that mistake. Not getting an attorney to represent…

They often don’t receive a whole lot of news coverage, but people in Illinois are being charged with forgery crimes all the time. Mohd Assaf, a former Chicago Housing Authority vendor, is facing several counts of forgery and theft for allegedly signing and depositing $193,000 in fake housing authority checks. Assaf owns a painting service…

In this age of smartphones, software developers have created several savvy apps to help you avoid getting charged with a DUI in Chicago. Here’s the best of the best, and what you can do if you are facing DUI charges. Best Apps to Prevent a DUI Charge Several apps help you monitor your drinking habits…

St. Patrick’s Day is a great day to party in Chicago. There are many city celebrations with lots of ways for you to have fun. The spirit of the Irish will be present in the green waters of the Chicago River. It will also show up in the Irish dancers and bagpipers in several parades…

Few crimes are as grievous and carry as much of a negative stigma as sex crimes. Many different acts can lead to sex crime charges, some of which are far more severe than others. Unfortunately, however, most convictions still lead to the same result: you become a registered sex offender. This carries a humiliating stigma,…

Illinois gun control laws try to balance public safety and personal freedoms. In this post, we’ll detail what the Illinois gun control laws allow and limit, and what to do if you are facing weapons charges in Illinois. What Illinois Gun Control Laws Regulate To legally purchase or possess a firearm in Illinois, you must…

Recently, there have been a number of residential burglary charges filed in Chicago where the defendants were hit with multiple counts. What does that mean? In this post, we’ll describe the residential burglary laws in Illinois and their penalties – including how multiple counts work, and what you can do to protect your rights if…

Have you been charged with 419 fraud or told that you’re under investigation? Wondering what the heck 419 fraud even is? Chances are good that you’ve heard of this type of fraud, but you may not realize it until you understand more about it. In this post, we’ll describe 419 fraud in detail and let…

When you hear that someone has been charge with assault, you might imagine a physical attack that ended up with someone going to the hospital. A fight where weapons were involved. Or maybe domestic abuse. However, under the laws of our state, assault is far easier to commit than that. You don’t even have to…