Defending Your Rights, Protecting Your Future
Facing criminal charges can seem like a hopeless situation. There are experts in their field making a case against you, and it can feel like it is impossible to win. When a prosecutor offers a plea agreement, it may seem like an easier way out since the problem seems...
It can be devastating when one ill-timed mistake seems to set your life spiraling downwards. In a matter of an instant, you can go from a typical day to wondering how this moment could impact your goals and ambitions. There are increasingly more jobs and opportunities...
There is some frenetic movement and positioning currently on display in the Illinois General Assembly, with legislative proposals including a call to beef up the state’s already strong RICO laws. RICO is the shortened designation for the seminal statutory Racketeer...
Here’s a kid-linked playground scenario that we suggest can be used to illustrate a very real problem in the adult world. Imagine that you’re back in elementary school and outside during recess. A pushy and somewhat intimidating kid comes over and takes your ball,...
Although marijuana has been legal in Illinois for over a year, legalization has not eliminated marijuana-related crime. Whether the subsequent charges are due to a misunderstanding of the new provision or a disregard for the potential consequences, there are still...
Facing criminal charges is challenging. In addition to learning about the potential consequences, you likely are learning about the entire criminal procedure. The criminal court system can seem intimidating and confusing. The more serious your alleged crime, the more...
You may not think twice about giving or lending something you own to another person for most goods. While you may have hesitation with more expensive items, you may not consider whether you could get in trouble for giving something to someone else. When it comes to...
Legalizing marijuana has been a double-edged sword for Chicago and other areas that have legalized the substance. Legalization promised to reduce arrests and inmate populations while bringing in tax dollars for the city. Unfortunately, there are still issues with...
Asset forfeiture is typically an unfamiliar term if you have never dealt with it. While you may see it occasionally in the news or other media, it tends to be something you do not think about until you or a loved one is faced with it. Over the years, police...
Regardless of the situation, when the police come to search your property, it can feel like an invasion of your privacy. Often, in addition to searching your physical property, officers are equally interested in your digital property. Phones, computers and other...