Criminal Defense

Home security systems may not always prevent a burglary or other crime, but these systems often provide convincing evidence that the prosecutor can use at trial. A home security system may have recorded crucial evidence in connection with a recent burglary attempt in...

It can be scary to face criminal charges. After all, the stakes are high, and you’ve probably never been in this position before. With so much on the line, you might find yourself tempted to take a plea deal offered by the prosecution. However, doing so may not be in...

Illinois gun owners may need to follow up on new ownership requirements and background restrictions on sales. A bill in the Illinois House is aimed at modernizing the state’s firearm owner’s identification card (FOID) law and requiring background checks on private...

Theft offenses can be some of the most complex crimes committed in Illinois. They can involve many people performing different acts, not all of whom are necessarily aware of exactly what is going on. If you find yourself embroiled in a theft investigation, a helpful...

Allegations of violence are serious and can result in criminal charges against Illinois residents. Too often, innocent men and women are subjected to wrongful charges based on bad information and poor police work. These problematic arrests can result when assaults are...

We have all scene the movie scenes where one escapes the police after a high-speed chase. The driver, sometimes, the hero, sometimes, not, breaks double digit speeds on their way to freedom. However, in real life, even if one successfully evades the police, one may...

Dealing with the criminal system in the US can be overwhelming, but the first step is understanding legal terminology. Most people have heard about misdemeanors and felonies, but it is important to understand how these are different and what impact they may have on...

Society often speaks of robbery and burglary together, and so they might be two of the most frequently confused criminal offenses by the general public. In fact, they have very little in common beyond the goal of committing a crime. You do not have to steal, or even...

What happens when Illinois law enforcement suspects you of DUI? They look at many different factors. They do not rely on your field sobriety test results alone. The signs that they keep an eye out for are more subjective. But when combined with a high blood alcohol...

To some in Springfield, it may seem as though self-defense is so often cited as a justification for violent action that it loses any validity as an actual defense. Such skepticism is no doubt born of the assumption that when it comes to an altercation, “it takes two...