Chicago Wiretap Laws and Your Rights
It seems as though every crime drama on television or the big screen includes at least one law enforcement agency tapping the bad...
Can Police Enter Your Home Without a Warrant?
Imagine there is a knock on your door. When you open the door, you realize it is the police. The officer tells you...
Do You Need an Attorney to Be Questioned by Chicago PD?
For the average person, interactions with the police are often a bit frightening – particularly if it appears that you are a suspect...
Criminal Defense Blog Archive
Emergency Exceptions to Miranda Rights: What You Need to Know How Traffic Stops Can Affect Immigration Issues in Chicago Understanding the Consequences of...
What Is the Penalty for Forgery in Illinois?
Forgery is one of those crimes that has been around for centuries. For as long as we have been relying on written documents,...
What to Do After Being Arrested at a Concert
No matter your age, nor the type of music you listen to, there is probably a concert scheduled in Chicago this year that...
Emergency Exceptions to Miranda Rights: What You Need to Know
Even if you have never been through an encounter with the police, you have probably heard of your “Miranda rights.” Every police drama...
How Traffic Stops Can Affect Immigration Issues in Chicago
For any motorist, a traffic stop can be an unsettling experience because it involves an interaction with a law enforcement officer. For an...
Understanding the Consequences of a Felony Conviction
If you are currently a defendant in criminal prosecution and at least one of the charges against you is a felony, you are...