Chicago Criminal Defense Blog
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...
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...
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...
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...
I Think A Police Robot Just Scanned My License Plate!
If the police in Chicago or elsewhere want to ask you some questions, pull your car over or search your home, they’re going...
Can Police Force Me to Give Blood, Breath or Urine When Arrested for DUI?
Illinois is one of only a handful of states that has expanded the ability of police to obtain certain scientific evidence even when...