
Chicago Police Superintendent to Retire
This week, the superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Eddie Johnson, age 60, which is the second largest police department in the nation,...

Chicago Prosecutor’s Office to Employ Emotional Support Dog!
During a swearing-in ceremony at the Cook County Criminal Courts building in Chicago earlier this week, and attended by Cook County States Attorney...

Is CBD Oil Legal in Illinois in 2019?
What a difference a generation or two can make! During the tumultuous decade of the 1960s, teenagers and young adults smoked marijuana as...

Illinois Criminal Sexual Abuse Laws Facts and Statistics
The mere accusation of sexual assault can be devastating to your career, your family, and your future – and that’s before the accusation...

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,...