Robbery occurs when one person takes another’s property by physical force or with the threat of physical force. Armed robbery occurs when a weapon, most often a gun, is used during a robbery. An armed robbery is a Class X felony in Illinois and carries hefty...
When you hear about a drug bust, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the stacks of drugs being seized by the authorities that you see on the evening news. However, most charges are for smaller amounts and many of the people charged with possession of...
One of the most common misdemeanor charges in the City of Chicago is an alleged violation of 720 ILCS 5/12-3(A)(1) or (A)(2) entitled battery. People are often charged with battery after getting into a fight with patrons at a bar or pushing a security guard or bouncer...
The burden of proof for all DUI cases is beyond a reasonable doubt. However, a jury or judge’s definition of “reasonable doubt” varies significantly from judge to judge and jury to jury. Reasonable doubt is required in criminal cases under the due process clause of...