White House Blames Out of State Gun Dealers for Chicago Violence
President Obama has taken a bold stance on gun violence happening here in Chicago by shifting the blame to out of state gun dealers. At a gathering of police chiefs dedicated to reforming the national justice system, the President suggested that Indiana and Wisconsin are at least partially responsible for the dramatic increase in Chicago's...
Read MoreLive Video Coming to a Cop Near You
In a day when anyone can record just about anything on their smart phones, it is hard to image the police not being able to do the same thing at crime scenes. Despite the fact Chicago has had the largest network of cameras in the country since 2003 and access to one of the fastest broadband services in...
Read MoreChicago Isn’t the Most Violent Illinois City
Chicago has been in the news quite a bit lately. Most – if not all – of what's being reported is far from complimentary. A deadly uptick in violent crime throughout the city has prompted many officials and media personalities to dub Chicago the “Most Violent City in America.” Of course, while the title is...
Read MoreNew DUI Technology Sets Off Privacy Concerns
For many years, the Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) has been required in Illinois for certain drivers who have lost their licenses due to a DUI conviction, a refusal to blow into the Breath Alcohol Machine or a result of .08 or greater. This device, which is attached to the driver’s vehicle, prevents the...
Read MoreMugging for Dummies 101
Interested in committing a crime and getting caught quickly? If that’s your intention, may we suggest mugging the son of the Mayor of Chicago. What a great idea. Sure, you can try to mug a county employee or two, or maybe even an alderman, but if you really want the full attention of the Chicago...
Read MoreCan The Police Search My Cell Phone?
Founder and practicing criminal defense lawyer, Mitchell Sexner, explains under what circumstances the police can search through your phone. Video Transcript
Read MoreChicago Police DUI Crackdown Underway
Just days ago, the Chicago Police announced yet another “Roadside Safety Check” intended to catch and arrest drunk drivers. A roadside check is an opportunity for the police to set up road blocks and stop cars that pass by. Sometimes such a roadblock will involve stopping every single car, while other times the police will...
Read MoreRinging Cell Phone Lands Man In Jail
These days, everyone has a cell phone. Whether you’re in a restaurant, in the washroom, in the theater, or on a bus, it seems there’s always someone next to you talking. Now there’s even talk of allowing people on airplane flights to use their phones while in flight – and you thought it couldn’t get...
Read MoreWhat Do Pizza And Murder Have In Common?
Chicago is a city that takes pride in a great many things such as its fantastic skyline, its deep dish pizza, and all of its sports teams including the Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, White Sox and Cubs. The city of Chicago is well known for throwing big parades any time a first-place title is won. But...
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