The trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd drew worldwide attention. Chauvin was convicted of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter in 2021. By 2023, the t...
Being charged with a DUI is a stressful event. This is especially true if you are based in Illinois, where DUI charges and the associated penalties are severe. It may leave you pondering an important question: Should you...
DUI is a serious charge in Illinois that can come with serious consequences. Many clients facing such charges wonder whether jail time is inevitable. While a DUI conviction can involve a jail sentence, whether you go to ...
No matter what the charges may be, a defendant always has the right to confront the charges against them with a criminal defense. When facing charges of assault and battery in Illinois, it is particularly important to ex...
In 2014, an Illinois man faced charges of murder and use of a deadly weapon after a bank robbery resulted in the death of two bank employees. The bank robbery occurred earlier in the year, but details of the incident bec...
Child support issues are common; in fact, parents and legal guardians throughout the state and across the country struggle with them every day. In Illinois, both parents have a legal obligation to provide support for the...
In Illinois, crimes are classified according to how serious they are. Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, which are broken down into five classifications, from most serious to least: Class X, Class 1, Class 2,...
Working out a shared parenting time schedule can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but when long distances are involved, it becomes much more complex. The schedule of visitation should depend on the child’s...
Parents who serve in the military have the same rights as civilian parents when it comes to child custody disputes. When a parent is deployed, the other parent cannot use that time to strip them of their parental rights....
Divorce and other family law matters are rarely simple. When the matters at hand include disputes over child custody or visitation rights, it is important to keep the best interests of children in mind when determining h...
