Criminal Defense Blog
Posted on Feb 9, 2012 By Chicago Criminal Attorney
Criminal charges are not matters that can be afforded to be taken lightly. This is particularly true when a wrongful conviction is made. As a formal sentencing of guilt, convictions can seem like the ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2012 By Chicago Criminal Lawyer
What began as a charge for disorderly conduct has become a full-fledged count of child pornography for one Romeoville resident. Police took action after they witnessed the adult male, aged 46, when ...
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Posted on Feb 2, 2012 By Chicago Criminal Lawyer
What started as a normal DUI charge has since been upgraded to that of an aggravated felony offense as of Thursday, February 02, 2012. The charges come after the crash of a south suburban car driver ...
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Posted on Nov 2, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
The Windy City has more bars per capita than any other location in the United States and, although you should always use a designated driver or taxi when you go out, if something does happen it will ...
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Posted on Nov 1, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
A criminal conviction is a serious black mark on your personal record, one that can haunt you years down the road. Failing to retain the services of a competent Illinois DUI lawyer will not only cause ...
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Posted on Oct 31, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal convictions are no laughing matter. Having even one show up on your personal record can infringe upon your ability to find employment or make major purchases. Every year in IL thousands of ...
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Posted on Oct 30, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
Our past has a funny way of following us around, with mistakes and indiscretions popping up years after the fact and at the most inopportune times. A criminal record is especially cumbersome for those ...
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Posted on Oct 29, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
While just about all of us end up breaking the rules once in while, the penalties for some infractions are far more serious than others. A DUI conviction in Illinois can not only devastate your ...
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Posted on Oct 28, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
After being charged with DUI , you will have the option of hiring your own Chicago DUI attorney or going with an attorney provided by the state. This article will persuade you to hire an attorney for ...
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Posted on Oct 27, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
There are a number of prevalent Chicago DUI lawyer misconceptions out there. These misconceptions stem from people having bad experiences with lawyers. You do not have to stick with a lawyer that is ...
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Posted on Oct 26, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
The selection of your Chicago DUI lawyer will be imperative to your success in your case. Selecting the right lawyer will be crucial in getting the best possible outcome and in allowing you to go ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
Receiving a DUI can be a scary experience. By hiring a professional Chicago DUI lawyer you can be prepared for your case and confident that you will receive the best outcome possible. Follow the steps ...
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Posted on Oct 24, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
In Cook County, if you have any interest at all in securing a favorable verdict in your DUI case, minimizing and mitigating the penalties you may incur, you need to hire a professional and experienced ...
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Posted on Oct 13, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
Nearly two decades after he was convicted and executed for his crimes, sheriffs and officials in Cook County began digging up the remains of eight unidentified victims from the mass serial killings of ...
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Posted on Jul 20, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
Being arrested in Illinois for possession of heroin is serious. It is a minimum of a class 4 felony (1-3 years in prison) up to a class X (minimum of 6-30 years in prison). Chicago is both a major ...
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Posted on Jun 25, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
Its funny how people always ask me the same question regarding DUI's: Do I have to take "field sobriety tests?" Well first, lets see what these tests are about. When a police officer ...
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Posted on Jun 7, 2011 By Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer
On Monday, former New Yok Giants wide receiver, Plaxico Burress, was released from prison. He served 20 months in a New York Prison after pleading guilty to attempted criminal possession of a handgun. ...
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Posted on Jun 6, 2011 By Steven M. Goldman
Ok, you got arrested in Illinois for a DUI and you got a letter from the Secretary of State that your driver's license is going to be suspended. You might ask how the State of Illinois can suspend ...
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Posted on Mar 19, 2011 By Criminal Defense Lawyer
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Criminal Defense Blog with an RSS feed available at Blog/Entire-Blog-Feed/RSS.xml
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