Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire! Can Chicago Police Lie to Children?
Remember when you were a child? There were just a couple important rules that every child needed to follow to avoid being punished....
New Illinois Law Affects Driver’s Licenses, Police, Bail and Criminal Cases
Known as the “SAFE-T Act”, (for Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity), the Illinois Senate and House passed a wide-ranging criminal justice reform Act...
Chicago Police Shooting of Adam Toledo and the Importance of Video Evidence
During the early morning hours of March 29th, in a dark alley in the Chicago Little Village neighborhood, 13 year-old Adam Toledo was...
The Derek Chauvin Trial and the Importance of Witness Testimony
When describing their cases, some clients commonly tell us that their case should be a “slam dunk” in court because “it’s just my...
Hidden Cameras Lead to Criminal Charges and Lawsuits in Chicago
Recently, eleven former and current employees of Aspen Dental in Crestwood filed lawsuits for civil damages arising from illegal videotaping that occurred in...
How to “Press Charges” on a Chicago Criminal Case
You’ve been the victim of a crime in Chicago and want to make sure that the responsible party is brought to justice. So,...
What Should I Do if I Have a Warrant for My Arrest in Chicago?
First, let’s discuss why you might have a warrant in the first place whether in Chicago or anywhere else in Illinois. There are...
Can I be Arrested for Road Rage in Chicago?
You’re driving down the street minding your own business when seemingly out of nowhere, another car cuts you off. You jam on your...
Can Shoplifting Happen by Accident?
An 81 year old Chicago man was recently arrested in Arlington Heights and charged with the criminal offense of Retail Theft (also known...