An accessory to a crime is someone who helps another person commit a crime. In the state of Illinois, you can actually be charged with a crime if you’re the helper – and you can end up spending time behind bars if you’re convicted. What is an Accessory to a Crime in Chicago? In order…
If you’re charged with aggravated DUI in Chicago, Rolling Meadows or Skokie – or anywhere else in Illinois, for that matter – you may want to talk to a DUI lawyer immediately. Related: What happens after a DUI arrest in Illinois? Here’s what you need to know about aggravated DUI. What is Aggravated DUI? Any…
If you’re arrested for DUI in Chicago, Skokie, Rolling Meadows or anywhere else in Illinois, you need to know what happens next – and what to do. This guide walks you through it all. What Happens After a DUI Arrest in Illinois? Leading up to a DUI arrest, you may have taken a field sobriety…
If someone you care about is in prison in Illinois, you’ll probably want to send him or her mail – but how do you go about it the right way? Here’s what you need to know. Can You Send Mail to Someone Who’s in Prison in Illinois? You can send mail to someone who’s…
If you’re arrested in Rolling Meadows, Skokie, Chicago or any other community in Illinois, these are five things you shouldn’t do – they put you at serious risk. 5 Things NOT to Do if You’re Arrested in Rolling Meadows The bottom line is that police arrest dozens of people every day – and many of…
If you’re like most people, you’re not sure what happens if someone files a false police report – is it a crime, and if it is, can you go to jail for it? Here’s what you need to know. What Happens if You File a False Police Report? You can get in trouble for filing…
When you’re arrested in Illinois, you can either stay in jail until you go to trial or you can ask to be released on bail. However, there’s no guarantee that a judge will let you out on bail. What is Bail? Our bail system allows people who aren’t considered at-risk of failing to show up…
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation April 1 that allows young offenders – those under the age of 21 – the ability to petition the Illinois Prisoner Review Board for discretionary parole. “This historic legislation will create a long-awaited and vital new parole system for youth facing long sentences,” said Pritzker. “We’re taking an important…
Attorney Matt Fakhoury, criminal defense attorney and former Cook County prosecutor, discusses the Jussie Smollett case with CNN’s Brooke Baldwin on March 28, 2019.
Sex crimes are among the most serious crimes charged in Chicago and the suburbs – many of them are felonies, and nearly all of them require you to register as a sex offender if you’re convicted. But what should you do if you’re accused of a sex crime in Chicago, Skokie or Rolling Meadows? Find…
