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...

Criminal Defense

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...

Theft and Fraud

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...

Criminal Defense

November 1st, 2023

Homicide vs. Manslaughter: What Is the Difference?

Criminal charges stemming from the death of another individual are among the most significant in the American criminal justice system. However, understanding the different charges related to the unlawful death of another person can be challenging. There are specific legal distinctions between homicide and manslaughter. The legal differences can significantly affect the penalties you may...

Criminal Defense

October 1st, 2023

Federal Prison vs. State Prison: What’s the Difference?

The criminal justice system can be confusing. The nature of the offense can significantly impact the consequences a person faces and where they will serve their time following a conviction. Federal and state prisons are distinct entities and operate under different jurisdictions. The experience an inmate can receive in a federal prison may also...

Sex Crimes Defense

September 1st, 2023

Can I Sue for Being Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault?

False accusations of sexual assault can all but ruin your life, impacting your personal and professional reputation whether you ever see the inside of a courtroom. You may feel helpless to stop the chatter and repair your tarnished public reputation. What can you do to rebuild your life? Can you file a lawsuit in...

Assault and Battery Defense

March 15th, 2023

Everything You Need to Know About Your Assault Charge

You should hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer after your arrest for assault. A simple assault conviction can have long-term consequences. You might have to serve time in jail, pay an expensive fine, or complete probation. The conviction becomes part of your criminal record and can create challenges in seeking a job or living...

Sex Crimes Defense

January 1st, 2023

What to Do if You Have Been Accused of Sexual Assault

Facing criminal charges of any kind can feel frustrating and overwhelming. When the alleged crime is sexual assault, the potential consequences are terrifying. Few accusations have the same capacity to turn a person into a social outcast overnight, and the penalties are severe for those who are convicted. Yet accusations do not automatically equate...

Cocaine Possession

September 1st, 2022

What You Need to Know About Your Cocaine Possession Charge

This can be a terrifying time if you have been charged with drug possession. You do not have to face it alone. An experienced defense attorney can help you fight for your rights and future. According to the FBI, there were approximately 712,000 arrests for drug possession offenses nationwide in the year 2020. Possession...

Criminal Defense

July 1st, 2022

How to Prove I’ve Been Wrongfully Convicted

The criminal justice system in the United States is supposed to convict those guilty of crimes and clear the innocent of any wrongdoing. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen, and sometimes, people are wrongfully convicted of crimes they did not commit. There can be any number of reasons for a wrongful conviction, and if you...

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