In Illinois, domestic violence is a serious crime—and it comes with serious consequences. But what counts as domestic violence in Illinois, and what will happen to you if you’re convicted of this type of charge? What is Domestic Violence in Illinois? Under Illinois law, a person can be charged with domestic violence in one of…
Violating the conditions of a bond is a serious crime in the state of Illinois… but what is a bond, and what types of restrictions and conditions could you be facing? What is a Bond? In Illinois, the court can do one of two things when you’re awaiting trial: they can hold you in jail…
Battery is a serious crime in the state of Illinois, and it’s one that can land you behind bars. If you’ve been accused of battery in Rolling Meadows or the surrounding communities, including Chicago, your best bet is to talk to a Rolling Meadows battery defense lawyer as soon as possible. Your attorney can explain the entire…
If you’re like most people, you’ve heard the term “assault and battery.” The two words are often used interchangeably—but they’re actually very different crimes (and each has its own set of consequences, as well). Most people choose to talk to an assault lawyer in Chicagoafter being accused of this crime, because the consequences can be severe….
With Memorial Day just behind us, many people are now facing DUI charges in the state of Illinois. Whether police pulled you over in Chicago, Rolling Meadows, Skokie or Schaumburg, the fact is that if you had a blood-alcohol content as low as 0.05, you can be convicted of DUI if there is evidence to…
In Chicago (under Illinois state law), misdemeanors are classified according to their severity. Misdemeanors are punishable by less than a year in a local or county jail—unlike felonies, which are punishable by a year or more in prison. If you’re being accused of committing one of these crimes, it may be a good idea for you…
In the state of Illinois, a felony is typically a more serious offense than a misdemeanoris. Felonies are crimes that are punishable by either the death penalty or a term of a year or more in state prison. Most people who are facing charges this serious want to speak with a Chicago felony defense lawyer who understands the…
If you’re like many people, you’ve heard all the common myths and misconceptions about Miranda rights… and one of the first is that they’re rights. Police read you a Miranda warning when they’re placing you under arrest. The U.S. Constitution affords you certain rights—particularly the Fifth Amendment—that include your right not to incriminate yourself and your right…
If you’re like many people, you’re a little bit unclear about your rights when it comes to police searches. Do you ever have the right to tell police they can’t search your property or your person? If you do, will they just assume you’re guilty and arrest you? Do You Have to Let Police Search…
Both admissions and confessions are used by lawyers as formidable sources of evidence given the weight they can carry in the minds of jurors. Though both typically occur during a police investigation, usually as a result of interrogation, these terms are not interchangeable as they each have very different legal ramifications. What’s an Admission? Many…
