Five Things You Should Consider Before Taking a Plea Deal
The vast majority of criminal cases in Illinois never make it to trial. Instead, most of these cases end in a plea deal...
Honesty is the Best Policy
It’s been said that “for every good reason there is to lie, there is a better reason to tell the truth”. That’s pretty...
How Do Lawyers Charge for Criminal Cases?
Various forms of flat fees for criminal attorneys in Illinois are extremely common. In fact, it appears much less common for criminal attorneys...
Are You Really Trying to Get Arrested?
The general rule under the laws of the City of Chicago, as well as across the state of Illinois and the entire country...
Jussie Smollett Sentenced to Jail in Chicago Cook County Courtroom
In a criminal case that took over two years to wind its way from the initial alleged crime to a conclusion in which...
What Is a Public Defender?
A public defender is a lawyer who works for the government in criminal defense or traffic defense. They are charged with representing criminal...
What’s the Difference Between Parole and Probation?
If you have been charged with a criminal offense, it’s important to understand the difference between probation and parole. These two terms are...
Can You Be Prosecuted for Being in a Fight at School?
Yes. Teens can face assault or battery charges if involved in a fight with another student or someone else at school. Both assault...
How Can I be Convicted Without Video Evidence?
Clients often ask us how it’s possible for the State’s Attorney to convince a Judge that they’re guilty of a crime when there...