Obeying the law is important, but so is knowing your rights. This is true even when you are not doing anything wrong. Law abiding citizens should be able to rest assured knowing that they aren’t going to be bothered by the police or anyone else. Police unjustly imposing themselves upon your rights is a major...
Read MoreStaying out of legal trouble should be at top of your to-do list. That being said, there are times when you find yourself in complicated situations or on the wrong side of an interaction with police. This raises the question: when are you most likely to be arrested? And how can you avoid it? How...
Read MoreMotor 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThere 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...
Read MoreIn 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,...
Read MoreIn 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...
Read MoreIn 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...
Read More2018 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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