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At the end of July, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner (R) signed a law which decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana. Illinois is now the ...

When it comes to criminal court matters in Illinois and other states, Chicago residents may know that acts considered misdemeanors are treated less ...

If you were induced or incited by law enforcement into committing a criminal offense for the purposes of obtaining evidence against you, this is known ...

A DUI can be a potentially serious offense and, if you have previously been convicted of one, subsequent offenses can pack even harsher penalties. ...

Deciding to hire a criminal defense attorney can be stressful, especially if you are concerned about what you can actually discuss about charges. For ...

If you were induced or incited by law enforcement into committing a criminal offense for the purposes of obtaining evidence against you, this is known ...

A DUI can be a potentially serious offense and, if you have previously been convicted of one, subsequent offenses can pack even harsher penalties. ...

Deciding to hire a criminal defense attorney can be stressful, especially if you are concerned about what you can actually discuss about charges. For ...

While being charged with drug possession in Illinois results in extensive jail sentences and costly fines, being charged with drug possession with the ...

A DUI can be a potentially serious offense and, if you have previously been convicted of one, subsequent offenses can pack even harsher penalties. ...

After being stopped by a police officer who suspects you are driving under the influence, one of the first things he or she is likely to ask is to ...

If you have ever been pulled over by a police officer under the suspicion of a DUI , you are likely aware of how stressful this situation can be. In ...

Anytime an individual has an encounter with law enforcement, he or she will likely feel incredibly intimidated and frightened by the situation, ...

The police have various powers when it comes to entering people's homes and searching the homes. This can occur with a search warrant or without a ...

Police and law enforcement authorities can enter your home and seize evidence if they have a valid search warrant. The seized evidence can be used in ...

Anytime an individual has an encounter with law enforcement, he or she will likely feel incredibly intimidated and frightened by the situation, ...

A search warrant is an order that gives police the authority to search a home for specific objects or materials. It is useful to know when a search ...

The police have various powers when it comes to entering people's homes and searching the homes. This can occur with a search warrant or without a ...

When you are arrested, you are told by law enforcement that an attorney can be provided for you. It is your right. However, there is a downside to ...

If you do not know your way around the justice system, you can find yourself in a very scary and upsetting situation. As you are probably already ...

Even if you have never been in trouble with the law before, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “pleading the fifth.” This essentially means that a person ...

When it comes to criminal court matters in Illinois and other states, Chicago residents may know that acts considered misdemeanors are treated less ...

When you are arrested, you are told by law enforcement that an attorney can be provided for you. It is your right. However, there is a downside to ...

A search warrant is an order that gives police the authority to search a home for specific objects or materials. It is useful to know when a search ...

The police have various powers when it comes to entering people's homes and searching the homes. This can occur with a search warrant or without a ...

Anytime an individual has an encounter with law enforcement, he or she will likely feel incredibly intimidated and frightened by the situation, ...

We are living in a world where what we do online becomes part of who we are and how people see us. There are more and more criminal cases that result ...

A search warrant is an order that gives police the authority to search a home for specific objects or materials. It is useful to know when a search ...

Anytime an individual has an encounter with law enforcement, he or she will likely feel incredibly intimidated and frightened by the situation, ...

We are living in a world where what we do online becomes part of who we are and how people see us. There are more and more criminal cases that result ...

A search warrant is an order that gives police the authority to search a home for specific objects or materials. It is useful to know when a search ...

We are living in a world where what we do online becomes part of who we are and how people see us. There are more and more criminal cases that result ...

Many people believe burglary means breaking into a home to steal money or property. However, according to Illinois law, burglary is associated with ...

Just because you're pulled over for a traffic violation, doesn't give police the right to search your vehicle. In order to search your car, police ...

According to Illinois law, traffic tickets for moving violations will remain on your driving record for four to five years from the date of ...

Just because you're pulled over for a traffic violation, doesn't give police the right to search your vehicle. In order to search your car, police ...