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When people call us after an arrest, they often feel blindsided because police charged them with both assault and battery. These terms sound similar, but under Illinois law, they are very different crimes with very different consequences. As Chicago criminal defense attorneys, we fight these cases every day. We know …
When police start asking questions about a sex crime, the situation is already dangerous. By the time they contact you, they have a plan in motion. They are gathering statements, comparing timelines, and searching for anything they can twist into evidence. Many people think they can “clear things up” by …
When someone comes to us accused of sexual assault, we move fast and fight hard because the stakes are life-altering. These cases turn on two issues that prosecutors rely on more than anything else: consent and age. We have seen prosecutors build aggressive cases by claiming a lack of consent …
When people come to us facing charges for possession of stolen property, they are already fighting an uphill battle. Prosecutors move quickly in these cases and try to paint every client as someone seeking a quick profit. We do not let them control the story. We push back, challenge their …
Many people assume a drug possession charge stays at the state level. That belief is wrong. A case that begins as a simple possession arrest in Illinois can escalate quickly when federal agencies get involved. We see this happen when prosecutors believe the conduct crosses state lines, involves federal property, …
When you are arrested for DUI in Illinois, the clock starts working against you immediately. Prosecutors build their case fast, and the state uses every tool it has to secure a conviction. We know how these cases are built because we take them apart every day. As Chicago DUI defense …
When the police place someone under arrest in Illinois, they often expect fear, silence, and confusion. We do not let that happen to our clients. Your Miranda rights were created to level the playing field during a police interrogation, and understanding them gives you real power when the pressure is …