The Menendez Brothers: The Shocking Case That Continues to Grip America
The story of the Menendez brothers is one of the most sensational and controversial criminal cases in American history. What began as a...
Hidden Camera Scandal in Hinsdale: Civil & Criminal Legal Consequences
The Hinsdale Police Department is currently investigating a disturbing allegation involving the purported discovery of hidden cameras at Reflexion Spa in Hinsdale, Illinois. According to initial...
Lawsuits Filed Over Abusive Treatment of Prisoners
Across the country, shocking accounts of abuse, mistreatment, and excessive force used on detainees and inmates are surfacing in American courthouses, jails, and...
How Will Trump’s Election Affect Non-Citizens Charged with Criminal or Traffic Matters?
In recent years, the intersection between immigration and criminal law has become a contentious point of national debate. In his previous term, President...
The Murder Case Against Bryan Kohberger
The criminal case against Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the tragic slayings of four University of Idaho students, has captivated the nation and...
Are There Still Cash Bail Bonds in Chicago?
The short answer is no. The necessity of posting cash money to bail someone out no longer exists in Chicago or anywhere else...
Can Police Interrogate Children Without a Lawyer Present?
Illinois Senate Bill 3321 was recently introduced in order to expand the protection of minors’ rights while in police custody. Senator Robert Peters...
Can I Erase My Criminal History?
What is the Illinois Statute That Deals With Expunging Records? Under the Illinois Statute (20 ILCS 2630/5.2), many people have the chance to...
Can You be Arrested for the Clothes You Wear?
The adage “what you don’t know, can’t hurt you,” has been proven wrong time and time again. As the author, Margaret Atwood once...