Chicago Criminal Defense Blog

Traffic Violation
February 20th, 2018

Stay Safe on the Road with These Valuable Legal Tips for Young Drivers

Motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death for young people between sixteen and twenty-four years old. As if this wasn’t cause enough for concern, and believe us it is, there is also the estimated cost of motor vehicle accidents: a staggering $242 billion annually. That is where making sure that new drivers are...

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Traffic Violation
February 10th, 2018

The Consequences of Repeated Traffic Violations in Illinois

The number of speeding tickets given to motorists has dropped quite a bit recently, going from 210,000 in 2010 to 127,000 in 2015. In 2016, the police issued slightly over 100,000 in our state. Despite this drop, traffic tickets are still an everyday occurrence. If you have gotten a traffic ticket, call a traffic ticket...

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Criminal Defense
February 3rd, 2018

The Practical Guide to Social Media During Trial

There are over 3 billion social media users in the world today. Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have become ubiquitous, and they are constantly giving us information, news, and selfies. The average user will be on social media for slightly less than 2 hours every day. But can it affect your case? If you are in...

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Criminal Defense
January 27th, 2018

What Tourists Need to Know if They are Arrested in Chicago

In 2017, more than 55 million people visited Chicago both from the US and abroad. Visitors come to Chicago for a wide variety of reasons. Business men and women come to negotiate and close deals in the Financial District. Sports fans flock in from throughout the state to watch their beloved Bears, Cubs, White Sox,...

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Criminal Defense
January 20th, 2018

Which Crimes Could Get Me Deported?

In the fiscal year of 2017, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted 226,119 removals. 20.9% of people in Chicago were born in a different country. Certain parts of Chicagoland, like Cicero, Prospect Heights, and Schiller Park have welcomed 40% or more of their population from other countries. The Windy City proudly opens its doors for...

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Criminal Defense
January 2nd, 2018

What is Sexual Assault?

In America, someone is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. Recent high profile cases involving Louis CK, Roger Ailes, and Kevin Spacey have cast the spotlight onto sexual violence. The viral #metoo movement let many people see just how pervasive this crime is in our society. As Chicago sex crime attorneys, we want you to understand what...

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Criminal Defense
December 26th, 2017

New Illinois Laws for 2018

2018 is now officially well underway. January 1st brought a new year, new hopes, and new laws. A wide variety of regulations came into effect once the clock struck midnight. We want to help break them down for you. Sexner & Associates, LLC has an experienced team of Chicago traffic violation attorneys and criminal defense...

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Drugs
December 20th, 2017

The Opioid Epidemic & Chicago Laws You Should Know

There is an increasing need for substance abuse education as the opioid epidemic continues to sweep through the United States. Consider the 1,889 people who died as a result of opioid overdoses in Illinois in 2016. Perhaps they would still be alive if they understood the dangers of illicit opioid abuse. We are seeing this...

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Criminal Defense
December 10th, 2017

What Should I Do After I Have Been Arrested?

According to the FBI, there were 1,572,579 arrests for drug abuse violations in 2016. This means that someone was arrested for drugs once every 20 seconds. This number represents a 5.63% increase over the previous year. At Sexner & Associates LLC, we know how hard being arrested can be. It may seem like your whole...

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Written by Mitchell S. Sexner Last Updated : July 2, 2020