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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What Tourists Need to Know if They are Arrested in Chicago
In 2017, more than 55 million people visited Chicago both from the US and abroad. Visitors come to Chicago for a wide variety...
Which Crimes Could Get Me Deported?
In the fiscal year of 2017, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted 226,119 removals. 20.9% of people in Chicago were born in a...