How Does a Judge Decide My Loved One’s Bail Amount?
When someone is arrested for a crime, and a bond amount is not set at a police station, the person will appear in court within approximately 48 hours so that...
My Case Is Taking Too Long; Should I Do a Speedy Trial Demand?
A speedy trial demand is an important constitutional right afforded to all criminal defendants. The exercise of this right, however, is very serious and complex, and one should not go...
White Collar Crimes Felony Theft Potential Sentence (4-15 Years IDOC)
Client was accused of stealing a significant amount of property from his employer valued at approximately $75,000.00. Client was subsequently terminated from his position and charged with felony theft (Class...
White Collar Crime-Client Sentencing Exposure: Continuing Financial Crimes Enterprise
Our client was accused of stealing nearly $100,000.00 from her employer over the course of 4 years. An internal audit at the company revealed multiple inconsistencies in various accountings which...
Proof of Other Crimes in Sex Cases
When an individual is charged with a sex offense in Illinois, there are many evidentiary issues that can arise during the course of the case. One evidentiary issue that frequently...
Possession of Cannabis >5000 Grams-Class 1 Felony
Our client was charged with Possession of Cannabis >5000 grams (11 lbs) in LaSalle County. Our client and his co-defendant were accused of possessing more than 5000 grams of marijuana...
Charges: Aggravated Kidnapping and Domestic Battery
Our client and his co-defendant were charged with multiple felony offenses. Our client was accused of striking the complaining witness and threatening her with a gun which he allegedly he...