If you were charged with a misdemeanor, you are likely afraid and unsure of what will happen to your future. Getting arrested is a stressful experience, especially if you are unfamiliar with Illinois’s criminal justice system. Criminal charges can have lasting impacts on your life, making it complicated to find employment or obtain child custody, so a misdemeanor charge is not to be taken lightly. Illinois law divides misdemeanors into three classes, and the severity of the penalties depends on...

Going back to school is an exciting time for children and parents alike, and because you want your children to reap the rewards of a successful school year, planning ahead is generally the best policy. If you and your ex have found a means of communicating openly and co-parenting effectively, you can consider yourself ahead of the game, but regardless of where you stand in terms of co-parenting, there are some tips that can help make the path forward smooth...

Being stopped by a police officer, or having to interact with one, can be a stressful experience as it is. However, it can become even more arduous to deal with when a police officer acts in a manner that violates your constitutional rights.  Police officers regularly subvert suspected criminals’ constitutional rights in subtle and devious ways. Often, they do so without the alleged criminal suspect being aware whatsoever that their rights are being violated. These instances happen far too frequently...

Despite calls for drug crime reform and the legalization of personal possession of marijuana in Illinois, the drug laws that remain on the books continue to be harsh. If you are arrested for drug possession in Illinois, it is critical that you seek help from the right drug crime defense attorney who can help minimize your penalties and effects on your future.  Drug Use and Possession Penalties in Illinois: Marijuana Even though marijuana possession for personal recreational use is legal...