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An Affordable Murder Defense Lawyer In Illinois

By Michael Helfand
on February 15, 2017

Posted In Criminal Defense in Illinois

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 […]

How Much Does A Chicago DUI Lawyer Cost?

By Michael Helfand
on February 17, 2016

Posted In Criminal Defense in Illinois

What does a Chicago DUI attorney cost? Felony DUI lawyer prices in Cook County, Rolling Meadows DWI law firm

When Do You Have To Be Read Miranda Rights?

By Michael Helfand
on January 13, 2016

Posted In Criminal Defense in Illinois

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 […]

Yes, You Can Rape Your Spouse In Illinois

By Michael Helfand
on December 9, 2015

Posted In Criminal Defense in Illinois

Can you rape your spouse in Illinois? Yes, marriage rape is against the law and a man just went to jail for it.

My child was bullied and my hands are tied?

By Michael Helfand
on September 2, 2015

Posted In Criminal Defense in Illinois

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 […]

Who is the best Federal defense lawyer in Chicago?

By Michael Helfand
on July 8, 2015

Posted In Criminal Defense in Illinois

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 […]

“Blink” and Illinois criminal attorneys

By Michael Helfand
on June 10, 2015

Posted In Criminal Defense in Illinois

How does a first impression of a defendant change the outcome of a case?

A connected Chicago felony defense lawyer can make a huge difference

By Michael Helfand
on April 22, 2015

Posted In Criminal Defense in Illinois

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 and Illinois criminal law

By Michael Helfand
on October 22, 2014

Posted In Criminal Defense in Illinois

“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 […]

What happens if I get a failed reading on my BAIID and it’s not my fault?

By Michael Helfand
on April 9, 2014

Posted In Criminal Defense in Illinois

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 […]

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