Emotions run high when it comes to matters of parental responsibilities. In Illinois, where the child’s welfare takes precedence, navigating the intricacies of challenging one’s assigned parental responsibilities...
Illinois, like many states, has strict laws regulating the possession, use, and carrying of firearms. Understanding the most frequent gun charges is essential for residents and visitors alike to ensure compliance with th...
Do people with mental illnesses belong in jail? While the crimes they are accused of are often petty ones, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 2 million people with mental illness are booked int...
If some time has passed since you finished serving your sentence, you may wonder, “How can I get my criminal record sealed in Illinois?” A criminal record is created upon arrest. It doesn’t go away if you are r...
Family life is woven with moments of joy, love, and shared experiences. However, when the threads of a family unit unravel, navigating the legal landscape surrounding parental responsibilities and child visitation can fe...
Our protection against unlawful arrests and unreasonable searches and seizures is one of the things that makes America great. It is a fundamental right that the founders wanted to safeguard after their experiences with t...
If you are facing arrest for a sex crime, you may be concerned about what happens. When arrested for a sex crime in Illinois, you begin the process that can eventually result in being found guilty of your charges or bein...
Divorces can be emotionally and financially challenging, involving assets which were acquired before and during the marriage. When a couple creates a business together, things are even more uncertain. Limited Liability C...
Discussing the role consent plays in sex crime charges is important for a variety of reasons. Police, prosecutors, and defense attorneys often battle over the issue of consent, as it determines criminal culpability in th...
Not infrequently, someone dies unexpectedly and leaves no will or estate plan. State intestacy laws decide what happens to the estate in these situations. The most effective strategy for avoiding this is having an estate...