Most people I encounter appreciate the seriousness of a felony charge and understand that a felony conviction may result in prison time. However, many people do not understand the difference between a pretty offense and a misdemeanor. Can I go to jail? How much is...
The state of Illinois and federal government are cracking down on human trafficking. In particular, Illinois is prosecuting defendants for recruiting, harboring, moving or obtaining a person, by force, fraud or coercion, for the purposes of involuntary servitude, debt...
Fenbert and Associates represent individuals injured in bike accidents. We ride ourselves and appreciate that distracted drivers are serious danger on the road. Since 2000, the number of bicycle commuters in Chicago increased by 150 percent. Nationally 0.6 percent...
Every state defines “drunk driving” differently in their criminal and/or traffic code. Some states charge “drunk driving” as Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (DUI) and other states charge drunk driving as Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of...