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...
Read MoreMitchell 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreDUI 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreTicketed 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...
Read MoreYour 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
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