Facing an arrest can be stressful and embarrassing. The time you spend between your arrest and your arraignment can feel never-ending. When it comes time to talk to the judge about bail, the decision often feels arbitrary. It is strange to hear an attorney talk more...
Month: June 2020
Understanding assault and battery in Illinois
You know it’s serious to be facing an assault charge, but you may not be sure exactly how strong the case is against you – or what you can do about it. Any criminal allegation involving violence (or the threat of violence) merits a strong defense strategy. With the...
How to stay safe during an interaction with law enforcement
When police enter the scene, whether to provide security, ask you questions or pull behind you in their cruiser, many people's bodies tense up. Their anxiety rises - and rightfully so as news about poor police behavior has become a constant in the news cycle these...