If you have a commercial driver’s license, what happens if you get a DUI in the state of Illinois? This guide explains. Do You Lose Your CDL for DUI in Illinois? You can lose your commercial driver’s license, or CDL, if the state of Illinois convicts you of driving under the influence. That’s true whether…

If you’re like many people facing criminal charges, you’re wondering whether you can be fired over a criminal conviction. This guide explains. Can Your Employer Fire You Over a Criminal Conviction? In some cases, it is possible for your employer to fire you over a criminal conviction. For example, if you are convicted of a…

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably seen plenty of television shows where police set up sting operations involving prostitution. Often, in those shows, the people who are arrested claim, “I was only talking to her!” But is talking to a prostitute a crime, and if it’s not, when does it become one? This guide…

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 you’re arrested because the police suspect you’ve committed a crime, a judge will set your bond. But what is bond in Illinois, and how does it work? This guide explains. What is Bond in Illinois? Bond is a monetary amount that a judge sets to let you out of jail (except in the case…

Attorney Matthew Fakhoury and Attorney Colleen LeFevour spoke to the Chicago Tribune last week about the backlog of cases at the Leighton Criminal Court that’s holding up some expungement and sealing petitioners. Attorney Fakhoury told the paper, “We’ve seen a breakdown in this process at almost every step,” noting that people whose cases are delayed…

If you’re like many people, you’ve been in a fight or two over your lifetime – but when you get into a fight and someone calls the police, you could find yourself facing battery charges and jail time. But do you really need a battery lawyer in Chicago after you get into a fight? This…

Disorderly conduct in Illinois is a serious crime, and it’s one that can have serious consequences. The catch is that disorderly conduct is a catch-all term; the legal system in our state uses it to encompass many offenses that “disturb the peace.” Here’s what you need to know. Disorderly Conduct in Illinois Disorderly conduct is…

  When you watch a courtroom drama, you’ll hear “Objection!” at least a few times – but what does it really mean, and when do criminal defense lawyers use it? This guide explains What Does “Objection” Mean in Court? An objection is a formal protest that an attorney can use when they disagree about evidence…

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…

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