Chicago Criminal Defense Blog

Can You be Arrested for the Clothes You Wear?

Can You be Arrested for the Clothes You Wear?

The adage “what you don’t know, can’t hurt you,” has been proven wrong time and time again. As the author, Margaret Atwood once...
What Does a Prosecutor Do?

What Does a Prosecutor Do?

We have seen them on TV shows, movies, and in newspapers but few people understand the full role of a prosecutor in the...
What is an Indictment?

What is an Indictment?

It is hard to miss former President Donald Trump’s name in the news nowadays – with indictments and legal troubles seeming to mount...
Can a Judge Reduce my Court Costs?

Can a Judge Reduce my Court Costs?

For many criminal and traffic clients, a waiver of criminal court assessments may be the first stroke of luck they have with criminal...
To Flee or Not to Flee?

To Flee or Not to Flee? (That is the Question)

Sometimes when a police car turns on their lights to pull someone over, they choose not to stop. Generally, not a great idea,...
Science and law

What is Junk Science?

“Junk science” is a method or test that has little or no actual support in the scientific community. Nevertheless, the prosecutors in counties...
New Illinois Criminal and Traffic Laws for 2023

New Illinois Criminal and Traffic Laws for 2023

With 2023 officially upon us, over 180 new laws are going into effect in Illinois. A few of these laws will have an...
Last Minute Changes to the Illinois SAFE-T Act

Last Minute Changes to the Illinois SAFE-T Act

The SAFE-T Act has been hailed by some as an end to an oppressive cash bail system that criminalizes poverty. Others have called...
What Happens When You Get Arrested?

What Happens When You Get Arrested?

Being arrested can be frightening and stressful. You might not know your rights or what to do next. Fortunately, you can hire an...