Champaign Criminal Defense blog

May 15th, 2026

What to Do After a DUI Arrest in Bloomington, IL: A Student’s Guide

A DUI arrest can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re an Illinois State student facing charges in Bloomington. The decisions you make in the hours and days following your arrest can directly impact your future—your education, your career prospects, and your freedom. Understanding what to do after a DUI arrest in Bloomington IL is an important...

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April 22nd, 2026

What Is Aggravated Domestic Battery in Illinois?

Aggravated domestic battery charges are among the most serious criminal allegations in Illinois. What is aggravated domestic battery in Illinois? Unlike simple domestic battery, which is typically a misdemeanor, aggravated domestic battery is a Class 2 felony. This designation carries mandatory jail time, substantial prison sentences, and permanent consequences that extend far beyond the courtroom....

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March 1st, 2026

Can Domestic Battery Charges Be Dropped in Illinois?

  If you or a loved one faces domestic battery charges in Illinois, you likely have urgent questions about whether these charges can be dropped. The answer is more complex than a simple yes or no, but there are situations in which domestic battery charges can be dropped in Illinois. While the victim cannot unilaterally...

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March 1st, 2024

How to Get Credit for Time Served in Jail

  Many Illinois criminal violation convictions end in incarceration. However, just how much time a person can end up serving in jail is more complicated than you might think. A judge may hand down a sentence of one year, but do you serve the entire sentence? Can you get credit for the time served? Can...

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February 7th, 2025

Understanding Hate Crimes in Illinois: Definition and Legal Consequences

  Hate crimes are serious offenses that carry significant legal consequences in Illinois. These crimes go beyond the act itself—they send a message of fear and intimidation to entire communities. Illinois has specific laws in place to address hate-based offenses, and law enforcement takes these cases seriously. Whether you’re trying to understand the difference between...

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January 1st, 2024

How to Beat a Possession of Stolen Property Charge

  Receiving and possessing stolen property in Illinois is a criminal offense. Sometimes, even unsuspecting individuals face criminal charges and significant legal repercussions for possessing stolen property. Possession of stolen property charges can hurt you personally, professionally, and financially. If you face criminal charges for possessing stolen property, you need legal help. At , our...

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August 28th, 2024

Is Nonconsensual Deepfake Pornography Illegal in Illinois?

  Recent advancements in computer technology, including the development of advanced artificial intelligence models, have given ordinary people the tools to create highly realistic images and videos of acts that never occurred. While this technology can be harmless under many circumstances, there are times when it becomes deeply problematic. For example, it enables people to...

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February 1st, 2024

How to Clear a Bench Warrant Without Going to Jail

  When a bench warrant is issued in your name, it can be a frightening experience. It may feel like law enforcement will track you down at any moment. Although several types of warrants exist, the Illinois justice system backs these pieces of paper with its full weight. Failing to comply with any warrant can...

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April 18th, 2011

Social media activity could be incriminating

  With more and more people becoming involved in posting content, comments, photos, pictures, and personal profiles on the internet, courts are using this online activity as evidence.  In criminal courts, social media activity on websites like Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter, as well as other online activity on dating sites or video/photography uploading sites like...

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November 24th, 2009

Is your child safe on the Internet?

  Every day children are solicited online for sex. When this crime occurs for children 14 years old and younger, this crime is known as internet solicitation of a minor. This crime usually occurs in chat  room or via other forms online communication like instant messaging. What usually occurs is that the individual will ask...

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