Part of life is getting into disagreements with others. It's going to happen. Whether at home, at work or out for an evening with friends, an argument can erupt and sometimes lead to more. But when does an argument become a crime? When does it cross the line into...
Most people know that they have a right to remain silent. But what does that mean? If you don’t fully understand your rights, then you could end up being taken advantage of by sneaky investigators and prosecutors. The extent of your right to remain silent First, let’s...
If you’ve been charged with a crime, then you might be wondering about your representation options. A lot of people who are accused of wrongdoing qualify for the assistance of a public defender, which offers them a cheap, sometimes even free, way of defending...
If the police suspect that you have committed a crime or that you were involved in criminal activity, but they don't actually have any evidence, they may do some rather unexpected things to attempt to gather it. They know that they cannot enter your home without a...
Facing criminal charges can be stressful, especially if the evidence against you is overwhelming. You might be staring at years in jail or a steep fine. However, did you know that how your evidence was obtained matters? The Fourth Amendment of the constitution...
The opioid epidemic has hit every part of our country, and Illinois is certainly no exception. Overdose deaths rose by 30% in our state between 2019 and 2020. According to a study by Northwestern University, most of the victims died before (or without) any kind of...
If you're facing criminal charges and there's a witness who claims that they saw the crime take place, and they give testimony saying that you did it, when you know that they are wrong in that assessment, you may be very stunned. Unfortunately, studies have found that...
On Jan. 1, 2022, Illinois will become the first state in the country to prohibit law enforcement officers from using “deceptive tactics” when they are questioning minors. These techniques, which can include lying, are not uncommon in questioning suspects who may have...
If you walk out of a store with clothes stuffed under your hoodie, you would not be surprised if store security stops you and the police charge you with shoplifting. If, however, the police knock at your door and charge you with shoplifting, that might come as a...
One of the consequences of a criminal conviction is your change in social status. You go from being a law-abiding citizen to a criminal, with all the baggage that entails. Fighting against criminal accusations is the only way to preserve your good name. Once you lose...
