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Do I Need an Attorney to Expunge or Seal My Criminal Record?

For many past offenders who are looking to turn their life around, expunging or sealing their record is an important step towards moving past old mistakes. Through doing so, most people hope to apply confidently for higher paying jobs, colleges, housing, and federal resources. A black mark on your permanent record can close many doors. The hope is that through the process of expungement or sealing, those doors will be opened again.

 

The unfortunate truth is that many parties [...]

Drive Sober Campaign in Effect in Chicago until Labor Day

 

This Labor Day season, Chicago cops are hosting a different sort of end-of-summer event—a widespread crackdown on DUI offenders. The department is partnering with the National Highway and Traffic Safety Association and Illinois Department of Transportation for their “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. It began on August 23 and continues through Labor Day on September 7, so currently we’re right in the middle of it.

 

How does it work?

 

Along with roughly 10,000 police departments [...]

9 Common Shoplifting Techniques Authorities Watch For

From neighborhood convenience stores to chain supermarkets to high-end retailers downtown, Chicago businesses of all kinds are being hit hard by shoplifting.

 

Retail theft crimes can affect these businesses in a big way, hurting profits, shrinking product inventory, and increasing production costs.

 

In response to rising rates of shoplifting in our city, retailers and law enforcement officials alike are taking serious measures to combat retail theft crimes. Law officers, loss prevention personnel, and store employees alike are trained [...]

7 Chicago Areas with the Highest Rates of Assault and Battery

It’s no secret that Chicago has a serious problem with violent crimes, but certain neighborhoods have a history of being more dangerous than others.

 

This year, the city has witnessed a particularly high rate of assault and battery crimes, with a majority of these crimes concentrated in certain areas. In Illinois, assault is considered to be behavior that creates the threat or fear of bodily harm or unwanted physical contact, while battery is conduct that actually causes bodily harm [...]

New Illinois Laws to Fight Heroin and Prescription Opioid Crimes

As our state continues to battle with its growing heroin and prescription pill abuse problems, Illinois lawmakers are scrambling for solutions.

 

According to reporters from the Chicago Tribune, heroin fatalities have skyrocketed in the last four years. Last year alone, more than 633 people died from heroin overdose in Illinois. Heroin abuse has been closely linked to prescription pill addiction, with many prescription pill addicts ultimately turning to heroin when they cannot afford the high cost of painkillers.[...]

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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 [...]