A drug charge in Illinois may have serious consequences, including possible time behind bars and steep fines, among others. However, depending on the type of criminal charge you face and whether you meet other eligibility criteria, you may be able to avoid jail or...
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Getting a certificate of innocence in Illinois
If you have previously been convicted for a crime that you did not commit, then something you might want to seek out is a certificate of innocence. This is a powerful kind of post-conviction relief that helps you get the conviction removed from your record. It also...
What is the difference between a murder and homicide?
If you are facing accusations of killing another person, you need to be aware of exactly what those charges entail. Homicides and murders are not necessarily the same thing, even if you may have heard those terms used interchangeably in the past. Homicides and murders...
Can you challenge digital evidence in a major fraud case?
Digital evidence often plays a major role in white-collar criminal cases. Police officers or even federal investigators will use everything from internet search history and email correspondence to bank transfer records to develop their allegations that someone...
This is what you should know about murder charges
Murder is among the most serious crimes you could ever commit. That being said, a murder itself is not always unlawful. They can be accidental or even a result of defending yourself against a serious threat. Murder is defined as the unlawful killing of another person...
White collar crime accusations must be swiftly addressed
White collar crime is a broad term that's used to cover a multitude of criminal actions that have to do primarily with personal gain for the person who's accused of the crime. While some people think that these are victim-less crimes, they aren't. The corporation or...
Chicago murder rate could lead to false charges
You would have to be living under a rock not to realize that there has been a major uptick in shootings and homicides here in Chicago. Just in the first half of the year alone, there were 440 homicides in the city, an increase of 52% from the same time frame the year...
What to expect if you find yourself under federal investigation
Criminal investigators work out of various agencies of the federal government. Their work primarily involves obtaining evidence a prosecutor can use in an upcoming case.If you anticipate an investigation, or if an investigator or officer has already appeared at your...
Keeping up with technology to support your felony defense
If you stand accused of a crime, you will want a tight case that works in your favor. Modern technology can provide a framework to help you win.Today, the legal system utilizes a wide variety of technological innovations, and experienced criminal defense...
A Chicago case shows strong local focus on healthcare fraud
In 2015, James Ademiju, a Chicago area registered nurse, was arrested on healthcare fraud charges.Simultaneously, joint law enforcement agencies under the auspices of the Medicare Fraud Strike Force began a search of the healthcare companies implicated in the...