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According to the RedEyeChicago police officers recovered $170,000 worth of narcotics which included; pot brownies, chocolates, mushrooms, and MDMA from a home near Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood. If you have been charged with a drug crime or offense, the criminal defense attorney youContinue reading →

According to the Chicago Sun Times – a 26 year old man was charged for driving under the influence of both drugs and alcohol. The accident occurred on the Eisenhower Expressway in Forest Park at about 3:45 AM. Reportedly aContinue reading →

According to the Chicago Tribune, the Riverside police department announced that it will tweet the names of anyone arrested for DUI – drunk driving. Police Chief Tom Weitzel hopes that that seeing the names and the amount of DUI arrestsContinue reading →

Now that marijuana is legal in some states – http://www.suntimes.com/news/crime/24714450-418/long-lines-of-buyers-as-recreational-pot-industry-opens-in-colorado.html, what will be the criminal law effects of legalization? Many people are waiting to see what the outcome will be of experimenting legalization in some states.  Activist hope that it willContinue reading →

Accusations of sexual crimes are perceived in a very different light when compared to other kinds of criminal cases. Unfortunately, the jury of a sex crime case also sometimes happens to be subconsciously prejudiced against the accused, which means thatContinue reading →

Types of Drug Crimes in Chicago, Illinois Drug crimes are not treated lightly in Chicago, Ilinois. If the accused is proven guilty, the punishment can often be harsh depending on the type of crime and sentencing laws. Drug crimes areContinue reading →

Sometimes you face situations that are beyond your emotional control. Facing charges for a sex offensecan be one of them. In such a situation, you desperately seek counseling and help to overcome your troubled state. Fear, confusion and distress can makeContinue reading →

Drug Crime in Chicago, Illinois – What to Expect if You Are Prosecuted? A criminal drug defense attorney is the best expert you can look up to in case you find yourself prosecuted for a drug crime in Chicago, Illinois.Continue reading →

If you are caught driving under the influence of alcohol, you could be in big trouble. However, you are going to be in a much bigger trouble if you say something or act in a way that can be usedContinue reading →

Criminal Defense Law – Chicago, Illinois – Robbery Vs. Burglary In colloquial language, robbery and burglary are often used interchangeably. However, when you talk in strictly legal terms, robbery and burglary are two very different crimes. Each entails different criminalContinue reading →