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January 3rd, 2019

Misdemeanor vs. Felony Crimes in Chicago

In Illinois, misdemeanors are crimes that are punishable by less than a year in jail. Crimes that are punishable with sentences of more than a year in the penitentiary are called felonies. There is often more flexibility in sentencing and possible plea negotiations for misdemeanors, but our attorneys have been able to achieve successful results...

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December 26th, 2018

Common Domestic Violence Defenses

There are many types of domestic violence that can be litigated in court, including physical, verbal or sexual abuse, intimidation, harassment, and interference with personal liberty. If you are accused of acting aggressively or physically harming another person, the state will attempt to prove the assault, battery or other domestic offense happened to a victim...

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December 11th, 2018

What You Need to Know About Blue Light Cameras in Chicago

A Brief History of Chicago’s Blue Lights Some years ago, “Blue Light Cameras” (also known as Police Observation Devices or PODs) made their way into neighborhoods in the Chicago area. The system, at that time now known as Phase I, was designed to be used in some of the city’s hardest hit crime areas to...

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December 8th, 2018

What to Know If You are Arrested for a DUI in Illinois

Over 29,500 DUI (Driving Under the Influence) arrests were recorded by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office in 2016. 92 percent of these arrests resulted in licensed drivers losing their driving privileges for a while. 86 percent of these cases were first-time offenders. A DUI can happen to anyone, and while a serious offense, the...

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November 13th, 2018

What to Know if You're Arrested for Shoplifting

Retailers across Illinois and the country are currently preparing for the busiest time of the year: the winter holidays. The preparation goes beyond merely pushing Black Friday discounts and promoting the season’s most-wanted gifts. As shoppers descend upon retailers in large numbers, store employees and security are on the lookout for potential shoplifters. Anyone arrested...

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