Lawsuits Filed Over Abusive Treatment of Prisoners

Across the country, shocking accounts of abuse, mistreatment, and excessive force used on detainees and inmates are surfacing in American courthouses, jails, and prisons. Many of these facilities, tasked with safeguarding rights and ensuring justice, instead harbor instances of excessive restraint, inhumane treatment, and negligent oversight that violate both constitutional rights and international standards for...

Firm News

November 14th, 2024

Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC – Award Winning Criminal Attorneys Since 1990

Achieving and maintaining recognition for legal excellence is no easy feat. Attorney Mitchell Sexner, a former prosecutor / State's Attorney, along with his seasoned legal team at , has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing high-quality representation in criminal and traffic law for over 34 years. As a result, they’ve garnered numerous awards and recognitions...

Criminal Defense

November 7th, 2024

How Will Trump’s Election Affect Non-Citizens Charged with Criminal or Traffic Matters?

In recent years, the intersection between immigration and criminal law has become a contentious point of national debate. In his previous term, President Trump’s policies and rhetoric focused heavily on reinforcing immigration laws, with specific attention on the treatment of non-citizens who have pending or prior criminal cases. While some of these policies were rolled...

Gun Crimes

November 5th, 2024

The Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA)

The Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA), recently passed in Illinois, purports to enhance safety by regulating so-called "assault weapons" in the state. This legislation, while seemingly designed to reduce crime and violence, has sparked significant controversy and criticism, particularly from gun rights advocates and those who see the act as an ineffective and poorly conceived...

DUI

October 28th, 2024

DUI News for Chicago and All of Illinois

Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are not to be taken lightly, especially with heightened enforcement across Illinois in 2024. Law enforcement agencies, such as the Illinois State Police, have significantly ramped up their DUI enforcement efforts through targeted patrols and statewide campaigns, particularly during holiday weekends. As of late 2024, there has been a...

Criminal Defense

September 13th, 2024

The Murder Case Against Bryan Kohberger

The criminal case against Bryan Kohberger, the suspect in the tragic slayings of four University of Idaho students, has captivated the nation and brought significant media attention to the complexities of the criminal justice system. This blog will provide a look at the history of the case, from the initial crime to the ongoing legal...

Traffic Violation

July 19th, 2024

Ticketed for a Moving Violation in the Chicago area?

Tickets come in all shapes and sizes. Some are not all that serious like failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, while others are significant felonies punishable by more than a year in jail such as Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding. Even if your ticket is not one of the more serious types, almost any...

DUI

July 15th, 2024

Your Quick Guide to Driving Under the Influence

Will I go to jail for a DUI? Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, also known as DUI, is a serious crime that is usually punishable by up to a year in jail. Sometimes, depending on the circumstances, it can even be charged as an Aggravated DUI felony, which is a crime punishable...

Gun Crimes

June 17th, 2024

The Illinois Assault Weapon Ban

In July 2022, at an annual Independence Day parade in the Chicago suburban town of Highland Park, Illinois, seven lives were senselessly lost and many more injured when a lone shooter opened fire on the parade onlookers with an AR-15 assault rifle. This mass shooting shook the community and catapulted Illinois lawmakers to create what...