Naturally, crime rates will increase as populations continue to soar in Illinois cities. Recently, however, gang violence and juvenile crimes have been hot topics in the media. A number of factors have been contributing to the rise in crime among the juvenile population such as peer pressure, violence in the home and socioeconomic factors; the list goes on and on. Fortunately, steps are being taken in various citiesContinue reading
Month: October 2018
Month: October 2018
Police misconduct can provide a basis for a strong defense
An arrest for just about any kind of crime can throw your life into a chaotic tailspin. It can affect your relationships, your living situation and even your employment. If a simple arrest can cause so much chaos in your life, can you imagine what a conviction would bring? That potential impact is why it is critical to build a strong defense to criminal charges. Crimes chargesContinue reading
Criminal defense vital when facing theft and fraud charges
The work place environment provides a number of opportunities for individuals. It affords the Illinois resident the opportunity to learn skills, interact with other people, earn a living and much more. In some instances, it also provides the individual with private information related to customers and others who depend upon the business. It is often understood that this information will remain confidential and not usedContinue reading
Crash results in injuries and a DUI charge
There aren’t many things as humiliating as being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. To add to the embarrassment, those arrested for DUI in Illinois often appear in local newspapers and websites for everyone to see. Facing DUI charges and the humiliation that comes with the entire process is enough to break even the strongest person. When a DUI charge occurs on theContinue reading
Drug charges can ruin lives
A well-known consequence of a criminal conviction is incarceration. However, jail time is only one of the many negative effects that a criminal charge can have on a person’s life. Even if a conviction never happens, those in Illinois who are arrested and charged are often degraded in society and treated unfairly. A criminal charge can remain on a person’s record and haunt that person for the rest of his orContinue reading