On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Jan 30, 2014 | Weapons Crimes
In a case that has shocked residents of Mundelein in Lake County, a 14-year-old girl has been charged with the murder of her 11-year-old half sister by stabbing her 40 times with a kitchen knife. Unlike other Chicago-area communities, in Mundelein, weapons crimes are...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Jan 23, 2014 | Drug Crimes
Chicago police arrested a man in his twenties in Humboldt Park recently after they found treats such as brownies, cookies, suckers and chocolates in his home. The confectionery contained THC, which is the active ingredient in marijuana. Police also seized 5 kg of...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Jan 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Historically, 17-year-old teens in Illinois who were charged with crimes were locked up in adult jails while awaiting prosecution. While still not old enough legally to smoke or drink, these teens were forced to miss weeks of high school because they were locked up or...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Jan 9, 2014 | Drunk Driving
Even when you know you shouldn’t get behind the wheel, it can be easy to give in to the temptation to drive while intoxicated. Maybe home is only a few blocks away, or you tell yourself you will have no trouble operating a vehicle. However, police throughout the...
On behalf of Jim Ryan & Associates | Jan 3, 2014 | Sex Crimes
Being charged with any sexual misconduct crime in Illinois can carry huge penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. However, the most frustrating thing is that it can bring about damage to your reputation and personal and professional life. You might even find...
