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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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How to Avoid an Assault Charge
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting Program, there were 385,278 aggravated assaults in one recent year and 1,025,711 other...
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Can I Get a Felony Expunged?
If you have been arrested, charged, or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, these records can severely affect your future both financially and...
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How to Defend Against an Assault Charge
When a person faces assault charges, they may not know what to do. They may wonder if they are going to jail. They...