Crimes between or against members of a family or those cohabitating under the same roof have specific legal classifications. Domestic violence, a serious crime, is the act of harming, threatening, controlling or coercing another member of one’s family or household....
Protecting Your Future Begins with Securing The Strongest Defense Against Criminal Charges
Month: March 2022
Do police need a warrant to collect evidence against you?
The Constitution provides you protection against unreasonable searches and seizures of property. After a crime, the police conducting an investigation must get a warrant to gather evidence or arrest you. Your right to freedom hinges on the police following a legal...
What circumstances could lead to dropping homicide charges?
If you or a loved one face serious allegations related to a homicide in Illinois, it may not lead to a conviction. Individuals have a constitutional right to a defense directed at countering a prosecutor’s evidence. The charges may also drop if officials arrest and...
To what extent can one legally act in self-defense?
The first impulse of many in Illinois may be to dismiss the claim of self-defense made by one facing criminal charges. This no doubt comes from the common assumption that it takes to two people to create a conflict, and many might find it difficult to believe that a...