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...
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Statute of Limitations on Sex Crimes in Illinois
A statute of limitations refers to this time limit that a prosecutor or state’s attorney has to file criminal charges against an offender after a crime has been reported to the police. Statutes may vary by state or by types of criminal or civil actions. In the summer...
Disorderly Conduct Charges Increase in Chicago
We represent many students, business, medical and legal professionals living in and visiting City of Chicago. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights my clients are out at bars and restaurants having a good time. They may be drinking heavily to blow off steam after an...
New Laws for Possession of Marijuana in Illinois
As of August 1, 2016, there will be a new statute governing the possession of marijuana. Possession of Marijuana is still illegal, but personal use is decriminalized. If you recently pled guilty to possession of drug paraphernalia or possession or marijuana you may...
Criminal Sexual Assault in Illinois
Criminal Sexual Assaults on Campuses and Beyond The number of forcible sex crimes reported on U.S. college and university campuses more than doubled to 5,000 between 2001 and 2013. In fact, reports of sex crimes increased by nearly 1,000 from 2012 to 2013 alone...
Drug Possession Methorphan
Illinois regularly prosecutes individuals who have sizzurp, lean, syrup, drank, barre, purple jelly, Texas tea, dirty Sprite, and Tsikuni. The prescription-strength cough syrups mixed with a carbonated beverage contains codeine and promethazine, not to be confused...
Stalking No Contact Order
Illinois courts hold civil stalking no contact proceedings for persons who cannot obtain relief under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. The individual seeking the “no contact order” is known as the Petitioner and the individual who the order is sought...
Criminal Trespass
In Illinois, there are at least seven (7) different subsections for criminal “trespass.” Some of the statutes are: Criminal Trespass to Vehicles (720 ILCS 5/21-2);Criminal Trespass to Real Property (720 ILCS 5/21-3); Criminal Trespass to State Supported Land (720...
Ordinance Violations in Illinois
Clients frequently ask me do I need a lawyer for an Ordinance Violation? In fact, most clients say: I was given an Ordinance Violation for a OFFENSE (Insert: Fake I.D., Public Urination, Retail Theft, or Disorderly Conduct) in LOCATION (Insert: Chicago, Naperville,...
Revenge Porn Felony Charges in Illinois (720 ILCS 5/11-23.5)
Effective June 1, 2015, local and state police departments in Illinois may investigate and prosecute men or women for Non-consensual dissemination of private images (720 ILCS 5/11-23.5), more commonly known as, “Revenge Porn.” This sex offense is a Class 4 Felony...