The "Guilty But Mentally Ill" finding by the Court is often compared to a finding of insanity. Despite this being the case, though, the two outcomes are very different from...
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Stalking is an intense, stressful experience that can erode one’s sense of security, peace, and comfort. To protect yourself, you can review what you can do if a complete stranger...
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Some people are under the misconception that if they have a FOID, they can carry concealed. This is NOT the law in Illinois. Even if you have a FOID card,...
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A domestic battery charge is always very serious. This is true, even though a domestic battery charge is usually not a felony. Going over the seriousness of a domestic battery...
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A criminal case can lead to you spending time in prison, paying a significant fine, and losing much of what you have spent your life building. You can protect your...
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A criminal record has consequences that extend beyond the penalties of the crime. Many of these consequences affect one’s ability to obtain the work they want and live the life...
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On the morning of July 5th, after a delightful 4th of July party, you are driving home. Just before you reach your home in Schaumburg, a police officer pulls you...
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Imagine this: it’s almost midnight on the 4th of July. You are driving home to Palatine after spending much of the day with close friends. Just before you reach the...
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On the 4th of July, you attend a family party. It’s hot, and after lunch around 3 PM, you decide to drive back to your home in Palatine. You had...
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Aggravated domestic battery is a very serious crime. By going over the mistakes you must avoid when being charged with aggravated domestic battery and speaking with a Schaumburg criminal defense...
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A felony domestic battery conviction can result in several years in prison. By understanding the two key defenses available in such cases and consulting with a Chicago criminal defense attorney,...
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A fraud conviction can lead to significant fines and prison time. You can protect your rights and achieve the best legal outcome by working with an attorney and securing expert...
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Conspiring to commit state credit card fraud is a serious crime. By going over the penalties for this crime, and speaking with an experienced Chicago credit card fraud defense lawyer,...
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A conspiracy to defraud the United States is a serious crime. If you have been accused of such a crime, you have plenty of options. Going over what it means...
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Imagine this: you are driving home to Chicago. No more than ten minutes ago, you left a party that was being hosted at your friend’s home. You had a few...
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