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Police Can No Longer Search Your Cell Phone without a Warrant

As a Chicago drug lawyer, I’ve seen plenty of cases where defendants’ cell phones have gotten them into more trouble than they bargained for. It is far from unheard of for an individual to get pulled over for something relatively minor only to find themselves behind bars because other incriminating evidence was found either in their car or on their person. Sometimes, a cell phone—and a police officer’s unwarranted search of that cell phone—is to blame.

 

However, according to [...]

3 Popular Assault Myths, Debunked

There’s a divide between the common perception of assault and its definition under Illinois criminal law. As a result, some defendants are surprised to find that their actions have resulted in an assault charge and are unsure what, if anything, they can do to avoid a conviction.

 

In order to clarify this often confusing charge, I’m going to discuss three of the most common assault myths that I encounter as a Chicago assault lawyer.

 

Myth 1: Physical Contact[...]

What Teens Need to Know When Charged with Shoplifting

If you’re charged with shoplifting as a teenager, you may face worse consequences than just a slap on the wrist from the retailer and the wrath of your parents. In response to a rise in lost money from stolen merchandise, retailers in Illinois and across the country are taking an increasingly hard line with shoplifters of all ages, in some cases reducing the age to press charges from 18 to 16 and the “reasonable” period to wait for the parents [...]

Public Indecency: When Freedom of Expression Turns Illegal

Public indecency, or indecent exposure, has always been a somewhat nebulous charge. It’s classified as a sexual offense, which means that, if you’re charged with public indecency, you’ll be forced to register as a sex offender. The sex offender registry is public, and being a registered sex offender can affect everything from your ability to find housing to getting a job—a harsh penalty to pay for streaking, mooning, or urinating in public.

 

Public indecency charges get even more complicated [...]

MYTH: Domestic Violence Affects Only Women

There are many factors that may contribute to the number of domestic violence charges in Chicago and our country as a whole, but one of the major issues is a general failure to understand what domestic violence really is.

 

The first major misunderstanding is that you can only be charged with domestic violence if you cause physical harm to someone you’re in an intimate relationship with. In reality, the state of Illinois can charge you with domestic violence for [...]

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Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse? 4 Steps to Take Today

Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

Being charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse is serious. A conviction can lead to prison time, mandatory sex offender registration, and a permanent record that affects your future. The legal process moves quickly, and waiting to respond can hurt your case.

You may not know what to do next, but what you do today matters. What you say, who you talk to, and how you handle the situation can influence the outcome of your case.

If you don’t know what [...]

Battery vs Domestic Battery in Illinois

Battery | Domestic Battery

One argument. One moment of lost temper. Suddenly, you’re facing charges that can change your life forever. But did you know that the label on those charges—battery or domestic battery—can mean the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

In Illinois, the line between battery and domestic battery isn’t always clear, but crossing it can have serious consequences. If you’re unsure about the charges you’re facing, don’t wait. Contact our Chicago, IL criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of [...]