Racial Profiling and the Use of Excessive Force

6 years ago

If nothing else, the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd taught us racial profiling and the use of excessive…

Is Battery A Felony?

6 years ago

In Illinois, battery is considered a misdemeanor, but it can be updated to a felony charge or aggravated assault if…

What You Should Know About Cannabis Related DUIs

6 years ago

If you have been charged with a cannabis-related DUI, that means you were found guilty of operating a motor vehicle…

Understanding Motions to Suppress Evidence

6 years ago

A motion to suppress evidence is a request from the defendant for the judge to exclude certain evidence from the…

Plea Negotiations and Agreements

6 years ago

In the criminal justice system in Illinois, a plea bargain can be reached at any time before a verdict is…

Warrants and Illegal Searches

6 years ago

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects every citizen from unlawful warrants and illegal searches from police in Illinois.…

Understanding Class X Felonies in Illinois

6 years ago

In Illinois, a Class X felony is the most serious crime a resident can commit short of first-degree murder. If…

Differences between Assault and Battery Charges

6 years ago

According to the Illinois Criminal Code, assault and battery are two different entities so there is no such thing as…

How a DUI Lawyer Can Help You

6 years ago

DUI laws are unsympathetic across the U.S., but in Illinois, laws are downright harsh - and for good reason. According to…

First Steps After You’ve Been Arrested for a Sex Crime

6 years ago

Individuals who are convicted of criminal sexual assault in Illinois need to understand the steps they can take to protect…