Illinois Criminal & Civil Defense Blog

July 24, 2020

6 Tips For Effectively Communicating With Your Defense Lawyer

If you are charged with a criminal offense, you might feel like the court situation is out of your control once you hire an attorney. It’s true that

July 17, 2020

If police conduct a search of your house or vehicle and find drugs or illegal weapons, it can be really difficult for a lawyer to argue your

July 10, 2020

Whether you’re cruising on Lake Michigan or visiting one of the smaller lakes across Illinois, boating can be a very popular activity during the warm

July 3, 2020

A number of new laws went into effect on July 1, and a few of them impact criminal law proceedings in Illinois. A few of them increase the penalties

June 26, 2020

When it comes to drinking and driving, you’ve probably heard some stories that sound more like fiction than truth. Maybe you’ve heard that you can

June 19, 2020

Shoplifting from a big box store can seem like a victimless crime, but the crime of retail theft can have significant penalties in Illinois. Whether

June 12, 2020

One of the more powerful tools in a civil suit is the injunction, but it’s not without risk. Moving forward with an injunction without the right

June 5, 2020

If you are pulled over for a traffic violation, you may end up with a citation or criminal charge depending on the circumstances. Lower level

May 29, 2020

We work very hard for our clients to help them achieve the best result in court, but sometimes the best option involves taking a plea deal to avoid