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Can I be charged with burglary if I didn’t steal anything?
If you believe television and movies, you may think that a person only commits burglary when they forcefully kick down a locked door and steal something valuable therein. However, under Illinois law, the crime of burglary does not have to be so nefarious. In fact, it...
The tragedy of opioid use
Along with the current health crisis and recession that has hit the United States in 2020, the ever-present and sometimes forgotten opioid crisis is only spreading. According to a recent U.S. News article, opioid misuse has killed more than 450,000 Americans since...
5 things to know before filing for divorce
Many marriages in Illinois have reached the breaking point in 2020 as a result of the pandemic and other numerous stressors added to already strained relationships. Stay-at-home orders, job losses and other factors pushed many couples past the point of no return. If...
Car runs onto Chicago sidewalk injuring two, including child
Since Chicago can be so busy with a significant amount of traffic, people are wise to be vigilant. Pedestrians are frequently at risk. People who are simply walking or standing on the sidewalk can be hit, injured and lose their lives when involved in a crash. In some...
Police stop for traffic violations leads to DUI arrest
Illinois drivers who are stopped because of an alleged traffic violation can quickly find themselves facing a litany of other charges with a wide array of potential penalties. If the driver is accused of drinking or using drugs – even if no accident occurred and there...
How can I prepare to negotiate by divorce settlement?
There are a lot of issues to work through in a divorce. When emotions are thrown into the mix, the marriage dissolution process can feel drawn out and highly confrontational. This, in turn, can lead to stalled settlement negotiations or a rush to finalize the divorce,...
Can a police officer search my vehicle after a traffic stop?
If an Illinois police officer has stopped your vehicle, the officer may decide to search your vehicle for drugs, drug paraphernalia, weapons, or other contraband. However, not all vehicle searches are legal. If an officer conducts an illegal search of your vehicle,...
When can you use self-defense?
Bad things can happen quickly in the greater Chicagoland area. A wrong turn or a mistake of identity can put a person in a dangerous situation. When faced with threats of violence or worse, individuals should know what rights they have to protect themselves and...
What are common DUI defense strategies?
While drinking and driving is never a good idea, drivers can be wrongly charged with or convicted of a DUI, resulting in devastating personal and financial consequences. The best way to combat false charges or flawed tests is by consulting an experienced DUI defense...
Fluctuating trends in Chicago meth use
Despite a decrease in the mid-2000s, methamphetamine use in Chicago has been trending upward since at least 2014. There are many factors that may account for the increase, the most significant of which include the source of the drug and the availability of the...
