Chicago Criminal Defense Blog

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Can CPD Arrest Me with No Evidence?

We are often called by clients who were recently arrested or who have an outstanding warrant for their arrest and asked “how are...
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Should You Go in For Police Questioning?

You get a call from the Police. They’d just like you to come down to the station and answer a few questions. That’s...
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Can I Represent Myself in Chicago Criminal Court?

People charged with criminal and traffic matters in Chicago and in other courts across the state of Illinois ask us this question often....
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Guide to Zoom Court Proceedings

At least for the foreseeable future, it appears that video conferencing apps such as Zoom will be a part of the legal landscape....
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Prosecutors and Plea Negotiations

When a person is charged with a criminal or traffic matter in Illinois, the defendant’s attorney will typically seek out the state’s attorney...
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Top 5 Worst Things About Zoom Court

Like “Facetime”, Zoom is a free app that allows multiple people to meet online and speak to one another for a variety of...
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Mandatory Insurance Laws in Illinois – Part 2

If you did not read part 1, you can find that information here. What Will Happen to me in Court? Typically, if this...
About Mandatory Insurance Laws in Illinois – Part 1

Mandatory Insurance Laws in Illinois – Part 1

Every city in Illinois, from Chicago to Arlington Heights to Joliet is governed by the State’s Mandatory Insurance laws. Basically, the Illinois Secretary...
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How is a Person Charged with a Crime in Illinois?

There are only three ways a person can be charged with a crime or offense in Illinois. Illinois law provides that a prosecution...