Chicago Criminal Lawyer Blog

In modern society credit and debit cards are ubiquitous – most people have more than one of each variety, and use them for the vast majority of their purchases, ranging from everyday items to more obscure or expensive acquisitions. As credit card use has increased exponentially over the last few decades, there has been a…

Criminal damage to property is defined as the purposeful damage or destruction of another’s property or land. Generally these charges are taken quite seriously, and are considered to be either Class A Misdemeanor or felony-level offenses. This means that they carry hefty sentences. Moreover, if you are convicted of criminal damage to property, you will…

Walmart is one of the most popular places for shoplifting, and recently a man was accused of shoplifting at least 30 different times from Walmart stores in Illinois and Indiana. The suspect has allegedly been shoplifting televisions and computers over the last 18 months at multiple Walmart stores. Three of the 30 instances supposedly happened…

Child abuse inflicts severe emotional damage in children that can have lifelong consequences. Because of the grievous nature and devastating consequences of this crime, child abuse and neglect is taken very seriously by law enforcement and the justice system overall. Child abuse offenses are severely punished, usually carrying a prison sentence and hefty fines. Moreover,…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During this month, there is a call “on all Americans to promote the safety and liberty of the women, men, and children who are subjected to violent, intimidating, or controlling behavior at the hands of those closest to them.” While domestic violence is taken seriously in our state and…

Facing a Cook County felony charge? You may be eligible for several different rehabilitation programs that spare you the consequences associated with these types of charges. Below, we’re going to go into detail on two different programs that may be available to you. See if either of them apply to your situation. If you’re still…

When someone is charged with a crime on television or in movies, the defendant typically ends up going to trial and a jury either finds them guilty or not guilty. However, while that does happen in the real criminal justice system, most defendants don’t ever actually end up in a dramatic courtroom trial. According to…

The recent natural disasters in Texas and Florida have high costs attached to them. One of the highest costs is due to looting. When Hurricane Harvey passed over Texas, looters allegedly broke into vacated homes and businesses to pilfer valuables. Fourteen individuals were charged with looting in the Houston area only days after the hurricane…

Students are back in school in Illinois, and along with homework and extracurricular activities, you might also need to think about school-related assaults. Two incidents from the previous school year stand out as warnings to both parents and students in the Chicago area. Teens Arrested for Fighting in Chicago Last May, a fellow student stabbed…

If a police officer is trying to perform their job and you resist or delay their progress, you can be charged with resisting arrest. Below you will find the legal definition of resisting arrest in Illinois, along with some defenses that may work for you. What “Resisting Arrest” Means in Illinois When a police officer…