What Is the Penalty for Forgery in Illinois?
Forgery is one of those crimes that has been around for centuries. For as long as we have been relying on written documents, people have been creating forgeries of those documents. With the advent of the internet, forgeries have become more common and more sophisticated. In response, recent changes to Illinois law make it easier...
Read MoreWhat to Do After Being Arrested at a Concert
No matter your age, nor the type of music you listen to, there is probably a concert scheduled in Chicago this year that you would love to attend. When all goes well, an afternoon or evening spent at a concert or music festival creates happy memories you will treasure for years to come. Sometimes, however,...
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Chicago E-Scooters and Traffic Laws
Recently, the City of Chicago joined a handful of other large cities when it launched a pilot electric scooter program. Scooter enthusiasts are thrilled while pedestrians and motorists have expressed some concern. Because these new additions to Chicago traffic are having an impact on everyone, a Chicago personal injury attorney explains the Illinois electric scooter...
Read MoreEmergency Exceptions to Miranda Rights: What You Need to Know
Even if you have never been through an encounter with the police, you have probably heard of your “Miranda rights.” Every police drama and law enforcement reality show portrays a police officer reading someone their Miranda rights. Unfortunately, those shows don’t usually do a very good job of explaining what you need to know about...
Read MoreHow Traffic Stops Can Affect Immigration Issues in Chicago
For any motorist, a traffic stop can be an unsettling experience because it involves an interaction with a law enforcement officer. For an undocumented immigrant, however, a traffic stop can be downright terrifying because it raises fears of deportation. If you are an undocumented immigrant living in Chicago, it is important to know how a...
Read MoreUnderstanding the Consequences of a Felony Conviction
If you are currently a defendant in criminal prosecution and at least one of the charges against you is a felony, you are undoubtedly worried about the outcome of your case. Your focus, however, is probably on the possibility that you will be sentenced to a period of incarceration in jail or prison. Here’s why...
Read MoreHow to Fight a Stalking No Contact Order or Order of Protection
Were you recently served with documents indicating someone has filed for a Stalking No Contact Order or an Order of Protection against you? If so, you may be unsure how to respond. While simply ignoring the summons may seem like the easiest option, doing so can result in a variety of unwanted consequences. You have...
Read MoreAre Breathalyzers Always Accurate?
If you find yourself under arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), you will be asked to submit to a breath test, commonly known as a “breathalyzer.” Although you have the right to refuse the test, and there is no actual criminal “punishment” attached to that refusal, a longer suspension of your driver’s license will...
Read MoreAre Checkpoints Constitutional? The Legality of DUI Checkpoints
What do you do when you are driving along and realize there is a DUI checkpoint ahead? If you recently found yourself in this situation and ended up under arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), you probably have a number of questions. Are DUI checkpoints legal or do they amount to entrapment? If they...
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