This week, the city of Chicago fined eight local businesses a total of $120,000 for disobeying the current stay-at-home order. According to Book Club Chicago, the city has conducted almost 700 investigations into businesses since the order went into effect on March...
Several people have been pulled over or robbed in recent weeks by someone impersonating a police officer. Though this isn’t a brand new trend, incidents involving fake cops have risen since many states issued shelter-in-place orders in response to the COVID-19...
In light of the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many people are turning to the Internet and electronics to stay in touch with each other. Relying on apps and online services for communication presents unique opportunities – and challenges. If a person is...
Domestic violence and domestic battery charges in the state of Illinois range from Class A Misdemeanors to Class 2 Felonies. The Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 (720 ILCS 60) recognizes domestic violence as a serious crime, outlines the many interpretations of...
Beginning today, Saturday, March 21, through Tuesday, April 7, Illinois residents must comply with a stay-at-home order. Governor Pritzker issued the order in response to a rise in COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases around the state in the 24 hours preceding the...
Paying bail bonds in Cook County can be confusing and overwhelming, especially for those living paycheck to paycheck. At a time when many people are facing unexpected delays in income, having a criminal defense attorney by your side can make the bail bonds process...
As outlined by Illinois Statute 625-5/4-102, it is illegal in Illinois to steal car parts or damage a vehicle that doesn’t belong to you. The offense is classified as a Class A Misdemeanor. However, many people may not realize this statute outlaws additional behaviors...
Depending on who you ask, the phrase “disorderly conduct” can mean a variety of things. However, the state of Illinois’ interpretation is the only definition that matters. Even more important to know? According to Illinois Statute 720 ILCS 5/26-1, disorderly conduct...
During the lull between Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day, it’s wise to review public intoxication and alcohol-related laws. In the state of Illinois, it is not illegal to be out and about while under the influence of alcohol. However, public intox can lead to (or...
As of January 1, 2020, Senate Bill 1507 grants revenge porn victims the right to recover damages from the party responsible for circulating pornographic images of them without consent. It’s known as The Civil Remedies for Nonconsensual Dissemination of Private Sexual...