If you’re a non-resident of the state of Illinois, you must comply with local and state laws when it comes to bringing a gun into the state. Here’s what you need to know. Can You Bring a Gun to Illinois? Assuming you’re legally allowed to own a firearm and to carry that firearm, you are…
If you’re caught with mushrooms or other psychedelic drugs, you can get into serious trouble in Illinois – these drugs are illegal, and you could end up spending time in jail for having them. Here’s what you need to know. What You Need to Know About Psychedelic Drug Charges in Illinois It’s pretty common for…
If you’re like many people, you know that it’s against the law to steal something from a store in Cook County (or anywhere else in Illinois) – but you may not know that in our state, it’s a specific crime called retail theft. So what is retail theft, and what happens if you’re convicted of…
If you’re like many people, you know that the Illinois State Police will be setting up DUI checkpoints around 4th of July to catch intoxicated drivers – but what can you do if you get a DUI? Will you go to jail, will it stay on your criminal record forever, and how…
Home invasion is a criminal offense – and it’s one that could put you behind bars. Unlike many other states, Illinois considers unlawfully entering someone’s property different crime than burglary or residential burglary. Here’s what you need to know. Home Invasion: Everything You Need to Know if You’re Charged in Illinois Home invasion, under Illinois…
Can you get in trouble for damaging property to collect insurance money in Illinois? Absolutely – but the amount of trouble you get in depends on a few factors. Here’s what you need to know. Can You Get in Trouble for Damaging Property to Collect Insurance Money? Damaging property to collect insurance money is a…
If you’re like many people who have been caught with – or accused of having – drugs in your possession, you’re probably wondering if drug possession is a felony in Illinois. In some cases, it is. Here’s what you need to know (and what you can do if you’re in a situation like this). In…
When you’re in police custody, which means you’ve been arrested and you cannot leave, you have rights – but what are they, and what can you do? Here’s what you need to know, before and after you call a Chicago criminal defense lawyer. What Are Your Rights in Police Custody? When the police arrest you,…
If you’re like most people, you know that confessing to a crime can be devastating – the state of Illinois will lock you up and throw away the key. But what about when it comes to your attorney? Most people wonder, “Can I tell my lawyer the truth?” Here’s what you need to know. Can…
If you’re arrested for picking up a prostitute in Chicago, you could be in serious trouble – and the first thing you should do is talk to an attorney. Here’s what you need to know. What to Do if You’re Arrested for Picking Up a Prostitute in Chicago The official crime of picking up a…
