A misunderstanding led to a domestic violence charge against you. Now, you are worried that this will prevent you from seeing or spending time with your kids. If you have concerns about this, you must know that the only way your relationship with your kids could come...
When a person physically hurts a family member, they commit domestic battery, which is the term for domestic violence under the law in Illinois. Domestic battery has serious consequences, and those who commit this crime can spend up to 7 years in prison in the worst...
Police officers have the right and responsibility to pull over drivers they suspect of being under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety tests evaluate balance, physical ability, attention and other factors. There are three standard field sobriety tests used most...
You met up with a friend for drinks after work. On the way home, you got pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) and ended up getting arrested. Oftentimes, DUI offenders can be released from jail on bond. However, they are still required to follow other...
One aspect of the nationwide discussion over criminal justice reform is the bail system. When someone is arrested for most serious charges, the judge has the power to order them held in jail until they pay a certain amount of money. Often, the level of bail the judge...
Although “burglary” and “robbery” are often used interchangeably in books, movies, and television shows, you quickly realize how different they are when facing criminal charges in Illinois. We frequently represent clients charged with burglary, robbery and other...
A person newly out of jail or prison or who has recently completed a probation period may eagerly want to get a fresh start on life and move forward in a positive way. Getting a job is often an essential part of making this happen. While a person may fear that a...
Dealing with domestic violence accusations can be extremely stressful, particularly if the accusations are false. Due to the amount of societal disdain for domestic violence, many people do everything they can to get away from the situation while not fighting as hard...
In 2018, agencies from the U.S. reported over 36,000 arsons. More than 43% involved residences or other buildings, 23% were motor vehicles and other types of property accounted for 33% of all arsons. The average amount per arson came to over $17,000. Included in the...
An Illinois drug conviction often leads to serious consequences, and depending on the severity of your drug charge, you may be facing possible jail time. If you meet certain eligibility requirements, though, you may be able to avoid serving time by instead entering a...
