Most people believe that once they have completed a court sentence successfully, that their sentence will not visible to others for purposes of employment or background checks. Often, this belief is the result of a police officer or attorney telling them that the charge will no longer “be on their record” as long as they...
Read MoreOne of the biggest crime stories to hit Chicago in 2019 was in reference to the bombshell accusations of sexual abuse and sexual assault by many women lodged against famed R&B singer, R. Kelly. The embattled singer faces up to 70 years in prison if convicted on 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse against one...
Read MoreBack in August of last year, community activists accused Chicago police officers of using “bait trucks” to catch criminals in predominantly black communities. They claimed officers were setting up trucks filled with Nike shoes to trap people who were breaking into trailer trucks. While police called it an effort to thwart burglaries, activists said that...
Read MoreEven though Spring is upon us, that doesn’t mean that Illinois is finished with wintery weather. One of the most aggravating aspects of dealing with ice and snow involves cleaning off your car during cold and blustery days. Sometimes, we may only clear off part of our windshield so that we don’t have to spend...
Read MoreOnly a little more than three months into 2019, Illinois has seen over a dozen dangerous accidents along state roads in which passing cars struck parked squad cars. One such accident killed 34-year-old state trooper, Christopher Lambert, as he stopped on his way home during a snowstorm to help another driver who had crashed. The...
Read MoreFrom the initial arrest and charge to an eventual trial on the merits of the case, the criminal justice process can be a lengthy endeavor. Yet only a small percentage of criminal cases end up going to trial because it is so common for defendants to settle at some point with a plea deal. There...
Read MoreSolicitation under Illinois criminal law deals with sexual crimes. Often, solicitation involves directly propositioning an escort, prostitute, or minor for sexual acts. But how is solicitation defined by Illinois law? Does the solicitation need to be in-person for the crime to be committed? Can you be charged with solicitation if you’ve never met in person?...
Read MoreWith all the talk in national politics about border walls and deportation, it is understandable that many people may be concerned about the stability of their immigration status in the United States. People are often brought into ICE custody not just for matters which involve the commission of a criminal offense, but for other concerns...
Read MoreIn Illinois, you may be charged with theft if you steal anything of value and exert unauthorized control over the property of its rightful owner. Theft crimes range from stealing tangible goods and money to scamming others online or over the phone. One of those theft crimes is sometimes known as burglary with intent to...
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