Domestic battery in Illinois is serious. Even a first offense can have damaging, permanent effects on your future. Therefore, if you are charged with a domestic battery, it is absolutely critical that you hire an attorney that has experience handling domestic cases. What is domestic battery? There are two types … [+]
Today, my client became the first defendant in Madison County, Illinois to be offered the newest form of probation under a law that went into effect on January 1st of this year. This probation is called Second Chance Probation. Second Chance Probation gives judges the option to sentence certain first-time, … [+]
Last month, I had the opportunity to speak at a Chicago charter school for Career Day. The third and fourth graders asked some great questions; some were funny and some really made me think. I also spoke with some seventh and eighth graders. I was so impressed with their understanding … [+]
The criminal process in Cook County can be a long one. Sometimes cases last for years. Clients unfamiliar with the system often ask about their “right to a speedy trial.” While it’s true they have that right, the criminal process in Cook County is usually far from speedy. The right … [+]
Under Illinois law, pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/6-303, it is unlawful for a person to drive or be in actual physical control of a motor vehicle when their driver’s license, permit, or privilege to do so or the privilege to obtain a driver’s license or permit is revoked or suspended. … [+]
Basic Ranges for Prison Sentences (excluding the firearms add-ons) First-degree murder: 20 – 60 years Class X felony: 6 – 30 years Class 1 felony: 4 – 15 years Class 2 felony: 3 – 7 years Class 3 felony: 2 – 5 years Class 4 felony: 1 – 3 years … [+]
