Criminal defense

If you are like most people in Illinois, you will need to take a prescription medication at some point in your life. This may happen if you need to reduce pain after an accident or medical procedure. Regardless of the reason you may need to take a prescription drug,...

The days can feel long when they are not your own. Sitting in jail serving a long sentence can feel exhausting from the beginning. As has been the case with many recent presidents, former-President Donald Trump granted several pardons as he left office last month....

Over the last several years, body-worn camera (BWC) requirements and usage have been a hotly debated topic. More recent incidents have brought the issue back into the spotlight for many areas, including Chicago. Since people can have very different memories of an...

Police dogs are in all types of movies and TV shows. While they look impressive on both the big and small screens, it can be terrifying seeing one coming towards your vehicle with an officer asking to do a search. Even if you do not have anything illegal in your...

3D printing introduced an exciting new world for inventors and other entrepreneurs. These incredible machines put fabrication into the hands of people who only dreamed of creating new gadgets. However, along with the good also came the bad. In addition to useful...

When news of a violent encounter or homicide breaks in Illinois, many meet claims of self-defense coming from the accused with a good deal of skepticism. This comes from an assumption that for an altercation to escalate to the point of one of the parties dying, all...

When you hear about someone who intentionally hurt someone else, you often hear two terms: assault and battery. In some cases, the terms are used together so often that it can be challenging to know the difference between them. Unfortunately, it may not be clear in...

Leaving the scene of an accident – also called a hit-and-run – can be a felony offense in Illinois. It's far more serious than a mere traffic ticket. If convicted, you could be looking at jail time, steep fines and loss of your driver's license – not to mention a...

Illinois has strict requirements for those seeking to legally carry a firearm. You must have a Firearm Owners Identification card (FOID), issued by Illinois state police, in order to possess a gun or ammunition. But what if you live out of state and have a permit to...

Felony charges are the most serious type of criminal offense. They can result in a lengthy prison sentence and other harsh consequences. Getting the charges dropped or securing an acquittal is a major victory for those charged with felonies. However, you may still...