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Recording a police officer is illegal, right? Not anymore. According to an amended Illinois law 720 ILCS 5/14-1, citizens now have the right to record any police officer without their consent. Apparently this amendment is a step in a good direction, however there are some areas that citizens need to be aware of before they […]
A common request we get when people call us looking for an attorney referral is to find a “cost effective” lawyer. We get that. We don’t like to spend more than we have to on anything. That said, lawyers in Illinois, at least the ones that we know, do not work on a sliding scale […]
Any episode of Law and Order, and every other cop show out there will bellow them out. “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be […]
Surprising news for most parents, if your child is being bullied at school, your hands could be tied when it comes to litigation options. Sounds absurd, doesn’t it? If a child is in the school’s care, isn’t it their job to ensure that the child is safe and unharmed from bullies? Not […]
While most criminal charges in Illinois are filed in state courts, some crimes are prosecuted in federal courts, including white-collar crimes, some drug cases, and violations of federal law. Although the basics are the same, federal court operates a bit differently, with unique rules for motions, hearings, and timelines. In order to be successful in […]
We stress all of the time the importance of having a lawyer that is narrowly focused in the types of cases that they handle. A jack of all trades attorney will not have the knowledge of the law you need or the relationships that you need, especially in a tougher case. I saw […]
“Disorderly conduct” is a criminal charge that applies to several types of situations, a fact that can make it seem a bit vague and even confusing. Disorderly conduct is described as conduct that disturbs the public peace, offends public morals or undermines public safety. It can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending […]
A BAIID is a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device. First-time DUI offenders can get special permission (a Monitoring Device Driving Permit) that lets them drive during their suspension as long as they have one of these devices installed in their vehicle. The device prevents the vehicle from starting if the driver’s blood alcohol content is […]
It’s no surprise that you can lose your license if you drink and drive, but the details can be confusing because in Illinois there are two different ways in which you can lose your license. There is what’s called a “statutory summary suspension” from the secretary of state, and then there potentially is a separate […]
Not everyone is entitled to a public defender. There has to be financial need. Also, don’t be so sure that you want a public defender. If hiring a private attorney is an option for you, it might be a better idea. Everyone has the right to a defense, and if you are facing jail time, […]
A felony conviction can follow you for the rest of your life. It shows up on background checks, which means that you’ll have to disclose it, and many people can end up seeing it. It can make it more difficult to get and keep a job, and it can altogether prevent you from applying for […]
From arrest to sentencing, here’s a general overview of what you can expect in an Illinois criminal case. Pre-arrest. Sometimes a criminal case starts with an arrest. Other times, a victim or someone else calls the police to report a crime. If warranted, police detectives will investigate the crime. Once they have enough “probable cause” […]
Federal convictions are quite serious. It is important to know that unlike a state prison where you can get time off for good behavior, if you are sentenced to a certain term in a federal prison, you will serve at least 85% of that term unless you are given a pardon or your conviction is […]
Most people know that a felony is more serious than a misdemeanor, but what is the technical difference? And what about the different levels of felonies and misdemeanors? A felony is defined as a crime that is punishable by a year or more in jail, while a misdemeanor is one that is punishable by less […]
Not a week goes by where we don’t get a phone call that goes something like this: I broke up with my girlfriend a week ago. She wasn’t happy about that, but I really sent her over the edge when she saw me with a new girl at a bar in Chicago. She screamed at […]
The law against drunk driving is a bit broader than you might think. It doesn’t outlaw just driving while intoxicated but also being in physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated. If you are sitting in the driver’s seat with the keys, you are considered in control, even if the car is turned off. You […]
So imagine that you’ve had a driver’s license in Texas or Georgia or Oregon or some place like that for the last 20 years and you go to renew that license which you’ve had for 20 years and they tell you that your license is suspended. You are confused because you haven’t had as much […]