Chicago Criminal Defense Blog

About Hot Car Deaths: How Do Illinois Laws Protect Kids?

Hot Car Deaths: How Do Illinois Laws Protect Kids?

The death of a child is always tragic, especially when it is preventable. This includes incidents of vehicular heatstroke, otherwise known as “hot...
About Is Theft a Felony in Illinois?

Is Theft a Felony in Illinois?

Theft, also known as larceny, is a crime almost anywhere you go. However, different states have different views on the severity of the...
About Criminal Trespassing in Illinois: Homes, Vehicles and More

Criminal Trespassing in Illinois: Homes, Vehicles and More

What is Considered Criminal Trespassing? Criminal trespassing can, at its simplest, be defined as being on someone else’s property while knowing that you...
About Different Murder Charges in Illinois & What They Mean

Different Murder Charges in Illinois & What They Mean

What Are the Different Types of Murder Charges? Any murder is horrific, but for almost all of the United States, not all murders...
About What You Need To Know About The New Bail Laws In Illinois

What You Need To Know About The New Bail Laws In Illinois

The criminal justice system in Illinois has undergone some major changes due to the passing of the Bail Reform Act in June of...
About Avoid These Common Illinois Traffic Violations

Avoid These Common Illinois Traffic Violations

With an estimated 2.5 million traffic stops occurring every year in Illinois, and just shy of 1.5 million citations given, it’s clear that traffic...
About When Are Police Allowed to Search Your Car?

When Are Police Allowed to Search Your Car?

Obeying the law is important, but so is knowing your rights. This is true even when you are not doing anything wrong. Law...
About When Your Chances Of Arrest Are The Highest

When Your Chances Of Arrest Are The Highest

Staying out of legal trouble should be at top of your to-do list. That being said, there are times when you find yourself...
About The Practical Guide to Social Media During Trial

The Practical Guide to Social Media During Trial

There are over 3 billion social media users in the world today. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have become ubiquitous, and they are constantly...