If you’re accused of a crime, you’ll eventually have your day in court. The U.S. Constitution gives you the right to avoid incriminating yourself, which means you don’t have to take the stand and shout, “I’m guilty! Put me in jail!” However, once you go to court, you’re required to tell the truth. In some…
If you’ve been charged with a drug crime in Skokie—some of the most common include marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamines (meth)—you probably need to talk to a Skokie drug crime defense lawyer as soon as possible. Why? Because the consequences can be exceptionally severe if you’re convicted of a drug crime, and they could include steep fines…
If your license is suspended, you’ll have a hard time getting to and from work, picking up your kids, and doing pretty much everything that most of us take for granted. But you still can’t drive. The consequences of driving on a suspended or revoked license are serious in Skokie (and elsewhere in Illinois), which means it’s…
If you’re charged with burglary in Skokie or any of the surrounding communities, you’re probably more than a little concerned about what happens next. First things first, though: it’s probably in your best interest to get in touch with a Skokie burglary defense attorney who can help you understand the charges and explain the possible consequences……
If police start asking you questions, what are you supposed to say? Naturally, it depends on what you did (or didn’t do), and whether you’re accused of a felony or misdemeanor… doesn’t it? Actually, in most cases, it’s best to use your right not to incriminate yourself by talking to police at all. What to Do if Police…
Most people who have been convicted of a felony can’t possess or use a weapon in the state of Illinois. So what happens if you’ve lost your Second Amendment right to own or possess a firearm, but you have one anyway… and you’re caught with it? Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a Felon If…
Driving under the influence of alcohol is an incredibly serious offense in the state of Illinois. A conviction can result in tremendous consequences, including steep fines and time behind bars. What Happens if You’re Arrested for DUI in Skokie? If you’re arrested for DUI, the first thing you should do is get in touch…
The city of Rolling Meadows—and all the surrounding communities, for that matter—are extremely tough on drug possession crimes. For that reason, most people choose to talk to a Rolling Meadows drug crime defense lawyer as soon as they’re accused of possessing drugs. Some of the most common drug charges in Rolling Meadows include those involving: Marijuana (cannabis)…
If you’re busted driving with a suspended driver’s license in Rolling Meadows, Skokie, Schaumburg or Chicago, you’re facing some pretty serious consequences—and you could lose your driving privileges altogether. Your license is incredibly important. You’re not going to be able to get to work, school, or anywhere else you need to go without it. In order…
Under Illinois law, burglary is an extremely serious crime—and the punishments can vary from supervision to an extended stay in the Cook County Jail or in prison. What is Burglary in Illinois? According to 720 ILCS 5/19-1, “A person commits burglary when without authority he or she knowingly enters or without authority remains within a building,…
