Category: Violent Crimes

Understanding the Consequences of a Felony Conviction in Chicago

Sep 22, 2024

Aggravated Assault | Drug Trafficking | Felonies | Fraud | Violent Crimes

When you think of a felony, you probably picture courtroom drama and potential prison time. But in Chicago, a felony conviction is just the beginning of a much bigger story. The consequences that follow can affect your life in ways you might not expect, from being locked out of certain job markets to losing basic rights like voting or gun ownership. It’s not just about serving time—it’s about navigating a world that often closes its doors to convicted felons.

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What Classifies a Crime as “Violent” in Illinois?

May 30, 2021

Criminal Defense | Violent Crimes

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 one weekend, five people were killed and 22 wounded across the city. The youngest victim was just 14 years old. These killings were all linked [...]

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Chicago Just Had Its Most Violent Day in 60 Years

Jul 3, 2020

Murder | Violent Crimes

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 day, and 25 were killed in total before the weekend was over.

Murder is a crime that carries with it severe penalties, but being charged [...]

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Linking Domestic Violence to Mass Murder in Illinois Is a Mistake

Dec 21, 2017

Domestic Violence | Violent Crimes

With several national incidents of mass murders in the headlines this year, a number of reports have appeared alleging that domestic violence is a precursor to mass shootings. The histories of many of the shooters would seem to support this.

Devin Patrick Kelley, the man who killed 26 people in Sutherland Springs, Texas in November 2017, had a history of domestic violence. In 2012, he was convicted on charges of domestic violence and was dishonorably discharged from the Air [...]

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