Defending Your Rights, Protecting Your Future
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...
The way the criminal justice system handles drug offenses is changing. In fact, there have been many changes already in the system to make a shift from punishment to treatment. Recognizing that drug crimes are often a result of addiction issues allows the court to...
If you have ever been arrested or convicted of a misdemeanor or a felony offense, you may be worried about your ability to get a new job. These concerns are not completely without some merit, but it is important for you to know that you can definitely find a good job...
If you are facing a criminal charge in Geneva, Illinois, you will need an experienced attorney to help you fight your case. There are so many lawyers to choose from. However, getting the best can be such a daunting task. So, what should you consider when making a...
Criminal investigations and convictions have long relied on identifications and testimony by eyewitnesses. Since numerous factors may affect the accuracy of witness ids, however, you may find yourself indicated as an alleged perpetrator of an offense and facing...
The new year brought big changes to the laws regarding marijuana in Illinois. Recreational use is not fully legal. However, legalization does not mean that there are no more marijuana crimes. It also does not mean that even if you use the drug legally that you are...
No matter what crime you are accused of, you have rights under the law. The Fifth Amendment protects you from self-incrimination in the form of the Miranda warning. Most people recognize these four simple phrases. They have permeated American culture so deeply that...
Criminal charges can weigh heavily on you as your court date slowly approaches. You might see reprieve on the horizon when the prosecutor offers you a plea deal, but make sure you know the consequences before you jump at the opportunity. Courts resolve up to 95% of...