I am grateful to announce that I have been selected as one of the National Trial Lawyers' "Top 40 Under 40" Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Illinois:I am grateful to announce that I have been selected as one of the National Trial Lawyers' "Top 40…
You have probably heard the term "court supervision" if you have ever been to traffic or misdemeanor court (I'm not judging). Your lawyer or the judge probably told you supervision was not a conviction and it didn't go on your record. Great. Now that we know what court supervision in…
If my brief google search is correct, there are only two states in this fine land that do not require its residents to have car insurance. Would you like to take a guess as to whether Illinois is one of them? Nah, don't waste your time. Number 1, below, spoils…
Have you ever felt that threatening someone was the best solution to a problem? We've all been there. But the reason you are probably reading this now is because you didn't just FEEL like threatening someone, you actually went ahead and did it. Allegedly. Don't worry, I am not here to…
Imagine you are being investigated for a crime. REALLY imagine it. Everything you have ever known is at risk: your family life, your job, and your very freedom. Admit it, you're scared. You are praying for some sort of miracle to get you out of this mess. Then, you are…
Are you a person that enjoys your privacy, or are you one of those, "life is an open book," sorts of people? It's cool, either way. Regardless of how you feel, you have privacy rights and should know the basics of Illinois search and seizure law. The question is, when…
Our world and our lives are imperfect. Sometimes we run into conflict, and, sometimes, we find ourselves in a whole new world of trouble. Criminal trouble. All we can do is deal with the situation as we presently see it. It is crucial for you to remember your rights when…
DISCLAIMER: The information in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advise. If you need legal advise, contact an attorney. Some things in life are not meant to mix. Batman and the Joker will never see eye-to-eye and you'll never want to put…
You may not know this, but driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license (or permit) is a crime. That's right, that little piece of plastic, with a picture of you that you probably hate, makes all the difference in the driving world. The number of repeat violations and the…
