Reports of suspects resisting arrest and dying in police custody have dominated the news lately. Some people may think that resisting arrest involves a physical altercation or talking back to a...
Criminal Defense
How Does Registering as a Sex Offender Affect Professional Licensing?
Illinois takes criminal offenses seriously, and the state charges and prosecutes sexual offenses with stiff penalties. Just being accused of any type of sex crime can significantly impact a person’s...
What Is the Role of a Mandated Reporter in Illinois Child Abuse Cases?
One of the main duties parents have is to protect their children from any harm or danger, such as abuse (physical, sexual, or emotional). This can also include neglect, which means not meeting a...
What Post-Conviction Rights Does a Defendant Have in Illinois?
According to some studies, approximately 10,000 innocent people are convicted every year in the United States. That is why there is a process in place to protect innocent people from human error in...
What Criminal Offenses Can Be Expunged in Illinois?
Any criminal act is taken seriously in the state of Illinois. Charges can impact an alleged offender’s personal and professional life, even if they are eventually dropped or dismissed altogether. In...
What Constitutes an Ordinance Violation in Illinois?
Many people may have heard of different types of city violations, but they may not fully understand their meanings or consequences. An ordinance violation is a charge issued by local governments for...
What Happens if I Receive an Illinois Firearms Restraining Order?
The issue of firearms and gun control is a heated topic these days, with many people on both sides of the issue. Many Illinois gun owners were not happy when the Firearms Restraining Order Act took...
What Is Asset Forfeiture in Illinois?
Illinois law enforcement organizations maintain a steady flow of cash through the seizure of property confiscated from criminal suspects and those convicted of a crime. More than $30 million in...
Marijuana Charges in Illinois, Including Cannabis DUI
While medical marijuana became legal in Illinois in 2014, and despite the potential for future legalization of recreational cannabis, serious penalties remain in place for possession and...