As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, the mental health costs continue to rise. People with pre-existing mental health challenges are at a higher risk of becoming more anxious and depressed. News outlets are continually covering the dangers of the coronavirus for 24 hours a day. Social distancing and quarantines could have a dangerous effect on people with mental health conditions. Those who struggle with anti-social, violent or suicidal thoughts can become more at risk of harming themselves or others after periods...

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled due to the Coronavirus. In light of this you decide to meet friends at the local bar. You have to get out of the house and you can't stand to watch another news special on the dangers of Coronavirus. Your plan was to drive to the bar, leave your car there, and get a cab or an Uber ride home later. Unfortunately, cabs and Uber rides are scarce due to the Coronavirus...

Couples used to fall in love by spending time face to face. However, in our current society, many relationships are built behind a screen. More people today spend time “hanging out” before committing to being in an exclusive dating relationship. But what happens when a person’s intentions become misunderstood? In a culture in which people cut each other off from communication without explanation, or “ghost,” when does sending text and email messages turn from innocent communication into stalking? Perhaps a...

Illinois Has Removed the Statute of Limitations for Criminal Sexual Assault

posted on 3/7/20

The Five Browns are a Utah sibling group who have become famous for touring with their dueling pianos. Sadly, the three sisters also became well known for publicly sharing that...

We are pleased to announce that one of our partners, attorney Thomas T. Glasgow, was recently named an Illinois Super Lawyer. He is in the top 5% of criminal defense lawyers in Illinois. Being selected as a Super Lawyer in general is no easy feat. Additionally, only a few Illinois lawyers were selected in the broad category of criminal law. At Glasgow & Olsson, we do not narrow our focus to on one area of criminal law, like DUI defense....

In Illinois, there are a number of people struggling with alcohol addiction. Some of these people are able to go about their day-to-day activities without anyone suspecting that they have been drinking. For example, imagine a Chicago doctor whose co-workers consider to be highly competent and hardworking. Her friends and family do not see her much because of her long work hours. She is often seen holding an alcoholic beverage at parties and events, but nobody thinks much about her...

The Penalties for Hitting a Construction Zone Worker Have Increased

posted on 2/28/20

Imagine a woman is rushing to work in the morning after a long night. Her toddler woke up with the flu and she was up with him for hours. She...

Over the past few years, actor Johnny Depp has been embroiled in domestic violence allegations. Both Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard have made domestic violence accusations towards each other. Since their divorce settlement that took place in August 2016, the two ex-spouses have fought each other in civil court, alleging domestic abuse and defamation. His ex-wife alleges that any domestic violence on her part was done in an act of self-defense. They both have evidence of physical harm...

Nearly all of us know someone who has suffered domestic violence at the hands of a husband or intimate partner. You probably know or have known a woman who has suffered a situation similar to the following example. A woman has suffered mental, verbal, or physical abuse for years or decades. Her husband has a history of drinking after work. By the sixth drink, he usually becomes violent. She hides her bruises and all other proof of domestic violence well...

Alcoholism is a cruel disease that causes pain and suffering for many Illinois residents. Many of us know friends and loved ones who suffer from functional alcoholism. At Glasgow & Olsson, we are proud of the number of clients we have helped to get clean and sober. Sometimes an arrest can lead to getting the help that they need. We can help. For example, a single mom who hides her alcoholism so well that many of her colleagues and friends...

Many of us have a friend or family member who has suffered abuse from a husband for years, if not decades. We are often surprised and taken aback to learn about the abuse. Many times, domestic violence does not become known until the police are called to a domestic disturbance and the husband is charged with domestic violence. Abused Wives Who Fight Back In the movie Enough, Jennifer Lopez plays an abused wife who has finally had enough. She decides...

Imagine a marriage in which the husband gets drunk and gambles almost every night. He has a distinct pattern of becoming verbally abusive to his spouse after three drinks. After the fifth or sixth drink, the husband always begins throwing things at his wife and screaming at her. The domestic violence progresses until he begins punching his wife on her body, in places where bruises are not visible. One night, the wife decides that she has had enough of this...

Why do So Many Women Hide Domestic Abuse?

posted on 2/8/20

Many of us have a friend or loved one who has suffered domestic violence at the hands of a spouse or partner. In many cases, loved ones and family members...

Domestic violence continues to be a serious issue for Illinois residents. Domestic violence can sometimes go on for years, or even decades before an abused spouse decides to protect herself. Imagine a woman who has suffered severe verbal abuse from her husband for over a decade. One day, as her husband is taunting her, screaming at her, and verbally abusing her, she decides to hit him in an attempt to get him out of her face. This woman has suffered...

Domestic violence is a complex issue that can negatively affect all Illinois residents. Domestic violence takes place when the abuser, most often a husband, feels entitled to control his partner, most often a wife, by exerting power over her. Usually, one person is the primary abuser, even when the abused spouse occasionally fights back in an attempt to stop the violence or defuse the violent situation. The question becomes: under Illinois criminal law, can an abused spouse defend herself preemptively...