If you’re arrested on or after January 1, 2023, the state won’t require you to pay money to get out of jail. With the passage of House Bill 3653, the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act, people accused of crime will eliminate cash bail. Here’s what you need to know.  Related: Answers from a Skokie DUI lawyer…

If the police arrest you, take you to jail, and let you bond yourself out by paying money, you have to go back to court on your appointed court date. But what happens if you don’t? Here’s what you need to know. What if You Miss a Court Date? The criminal justice system in Illinois…

If you’re like many people, you’ve heard of bail bonds – but you may not know the scoop on how they work. Illinois is different from some neighboring states, so check out this bail bond FAQ for Illinois. If you don’t see your question answered here, please call us at 847-920-4540 – we’ll be happy…

If you’re like many people who have been accused of a crime in Chicago, Skokie or Rolling Meadows (or anywhere else in Illinois), you may be able to get out of jail on bond. But what does that mean, and what  happens if you violate a condition of your bond? This guide to bail bonds…