This week, the superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, Eddie Johnson, age 60, which is the second largest police department in the nation, announced his retirement. He had originally been appointed to the post of “top cop” a little over three years ago by the former Mayor of Chicago in the wake of the public...
Read MoreDuring a swearing-in ceremony at the Cook County Criminal Courts building in Chicago earlier this week, and attended by Cook County States Attorney Kim Fox, a Labrador Retriever named Hatty was sworn-in as the newest employee of the prosecutor’s office. During the ceremony, she stood on her hind legs and put her paw on a...
Read MoreIn most cases, a speeding ticket is essentially a costly nuisance — and a reminder to slow down. If, however, you receive a school zone speeding ticket, you could be facing significantly harsher consequences, including a criminal conviction and an exorbitant fine. To ensure that you understand the potential ramifications of the ticket you were...
Read MoreWhat a difference a generation or two can make! During the tumultuous decade of the 1960s, teenagers and young adults smoked marijuana as part of a larger counter-culture explosion across the nation. Then came the “War on Drugs” that started in the 1970s, and it was still going strong at the end of the century....
Read MoreThe mere accusation of sexual assault can be devastating to your career, your family, and your future – and that’s before the accusation ever makes it in front of a jury. It is for this reason that you need an experienced attorney by your side. It is also crucial that you have a clear understanding...
Read MoreIt seems as though every crime drama on television or the big screen includes at least one law enforcement agency tapping the bad guy’s phone. Understandably, that may lead you to believe that wiretaps and cell phone tapping are commonplace during a criminal investigation. The truth, however, is that tapping a suspect’s phone is not...
Read MoreImagine there is a knock on your door. When you open the door, you realize it is the police. The officer tells you they want to search your home; however, the officer does not offer to show you a warrant. Can police enter your house without a warrant? What should you do in that situation?...
Read MoreIf you drive often or long enough, the odds that you will eventually get a speeding ticket are high. Most of the time, a speeding ticket is just an expensive reminder to slow down and pay attention to the posted speed limit. If you are issued multiple speeding tickets in a relatively short period, however,...
Read MoreFor the average person, interactions with the police are often a bit frightening – particularly if it appears that you are a suspect in an investigation. If you find yourself in a situation where the police call you in for questioning, should you ask for a lawyer before agreeing to talk to them? Doesn’t that...
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