If you’re like many people with a recent arrest, you’re wondering about Class A misdemeanors in Chicago, Skokie, and Rolling Meadows… and how being convicted of one could change your life. Penalties for Class A Misdemeanors If the court convicts you of this type of misdemeanor—and for the record, this type of misdemeanor is one step below…
If you’ve been pulled over for drinking and driving, you already know that it’s one of the most terrifying experiences of your life. The police are coming out in full force right now because the holidays are right around the corner… and during the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the city sees a huge increase…
The state of Illinois is known—not just in the U.S., but across the globe—for its tough crime laws… and its very serious consequences for breaking those laws. Why Hire a Skokie Criminal Defense Lawyer? If you’re in legal trouble, whether you’ve been accused of a misdemeanor offense or a felony offense, you might need to talk to a Skokie…
In Illinois, failure to appear is a legal term used when someone doesn’t show up for a criminal proceeding for which they’ve been summoned. What Happens in Failure to Appear Cases in Chicago Courts? Once you have missed an appointed court date, the judge in your case can issue a warrant for your arrest. In some…
If you’re like most people who have been charged with cyberstalking in Skokie, Rolling Meadows or Chicago, you’re wondering what to do next. For most people, it’s a good idea to get in touch with a Chicago felony defense lawyer as soon as possible. What is Cyberstalking? Under Illinois law, cyberstalking occurs when a person uses…
The holidays are right around the corner—and that means it’s time to brush up on Chicago’s DUI laws and the consequences of a drunk driving conviction in Illinois. What Are Chicago’s DUI Laws? Legal Blood-Alcohol Content in Chicago In Chicago, as well as elsewhere in Illinois, you’re considered “drunk” by law if your blood-alcohol concentration is at…
If you’ve been charged with disorderly conduct in Skokie (or in Chicago, Rolling Meadows or any of the surrounding communities), you probably have several questions—including: What happens after you’re charged with disorderly conduct in Skokie? What are the possible consequences of disorderly conduct in Skokie? Can I get a disorderly conduct charge off my…
If you’ve been accused of shoplifting in Skokie, Chicago or Rolling Meadows—or any of the surrounding communities, for that matter—it’s probably in your best interest to talk to a retail theft lawyer as soon as you can. What is Shoplifting in Skokie? Under Illinois law, shoplifting is the crime of taking something that isn’t yours from a commercial…
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Skokie, Rolling Meadows or Chicago—or any of the other communities, for that matter—you’ll have your day in court. Some people bring their children to court with them. In most, if not all, cases, that’s a bad idea. Should You Bring Your Children to Court? Typically, you should…
If a judge convicts you of driving under the influence of alcohol in Skokie, you’ll end up paying steep fines and, in some cases, spending time behind bars. For most people, it’s best to talk to a Skokie DUI lawyer who will evaluate your case and can determine whether evidence was illegally collected, whether police made…
