Defending Your Rights, Protecting Your Future
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...
Police and other law enforcement searching for evidence can be an essential part of the prosecution building their case against a criminal defendant. Regardless of whether you have anything to hide, the process of people searching through your home and possessions can...
Firearm owners in Illinois are already familiar with the Firearm Owners Identification card system. The card allows them to purchase and possess a firearm. Carriers are also aware of the distinctions between a FOID card and a Concealed Carry License (CCL). The...
Illinois residents have many reasons for owning firearms. For some, owning a gun is about defending their home and family; for others, it is about participating in shooting sports like hunting. When it comes time to purchase a gun, Illinois tends to have more hoops...
Criminal charges can have a devastating effect on your life. In addition to the legal consequences you may have faced, it could be challenging to move forward with your life when you have a conviction on your record. In some cases, you can get relief from criminal...
Facing drunk driving charges can be stressful. In addition to the legal consequences, you could face problems at work and with your family. When a DUI turns into an aggravated DUI, the consequences start to add up quickly. While some may be able to move on from a DUI,...