Chicago Criminal Defense Blog

About Man Locked Out…Then Locked Up

Man Locked Out…Then Locked Up

As criminal defense attorneys, we know that sometimes, police uncover crimes in all kinds of unusual circumstances. Recently in Ohio, police discovered evidence...
About Crooked Cop Busted by His Own Bodycam

Crooked Cop Busted by His Own Bodycam

The Rise of the Bodycam In the wake of years of allegations of police misconduct across the country, a movement has taken place...
About Systemic Use of Brutality and Excessive Force by Chicago Police

Systemic Use of Brutality and Excessive Force by Chicago Police

The U.S. Department of Justice recently concluded a 13 month long investigation into allegations of police misconduct and brutality in the Chicago Police...
About New Illinois Law Allows Expungement Even If Previously Convicted of a Crime

New Illinois Law Allows Expungement Even If Previously Convicted of a Crime

You were arrested, charged, or cited with a criminal offense, whether it was a felony or misdemeanor, in Chicago or elsewhere in Illinois....
About Warm Car Leaves Driver Cold

Warm Car Leaves Driver Cold

In Michigan, a man starts his car in his driveway, and goes inside for a few minutes while the engine and vehicle interior...
About Failing to Pull over for Police Never a Good Choice

Failing to Pull over for Police Never a Good Choice

A 59-year-old lady is alleged to have made a very bad series of decisions while driving through the far west suburbs of Chicago....
About Zoo Trespasser Seals His Own Fate

Zoo Trespasser Seals His Own Fate

A young man, intent on getting a really good picture of the seals at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo, violated all common sense by...
About 18 Year Old Crashes Stolen Car in Portage Park

18 Year Old Crashes Stolen Car in Portage Park

An 18-year-old Chicago area woman was charged recently with vehicular hijacking following an incident that occurred in the Portage Park neighborhood. It seems...
About 22 Years in Prison for Stealing a Remote Control

22 Years in Prison for Stealing a Remote Control

In Du Page County Illinois, a Judge sentenced a man to serve 22 years in prison for stealing a remote control device from...