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The defense of of a dwelling is easier to prove as an affirmative defense than self-defense

Oftentimes criminal defense practitioners are served copies of digital data that has been forensically analyzed. How can a defendant successfully attack such evidence in court?

UPDATED 10 - 14 - 22 New Criminal Justice Bill Affects More than Just Cash Bail

Oftentimes a person is involved in a motor vehicle accident and is taken to the hospital for treatment. The State subsequently may seek to obtain their medical records, especially the toxicology reports in an effort to prove intoxication. Is this legal?

The law changes on January 1, 2020 allowing those previously convicted of most misdemeanor cannabis possession charges to file a petition to expunge the arrest and charge.

All PBT's must be tested by a certified BAO in Illinois. If they aren't you can suppress their usage at trial.

The Illinois legislature recognizes how ineffective prison time is as a sentence. Within one year most offenders are back in custody. Redeploy is one tool to avoid prison time in the right circumstances.

Qualifying clients can benefit by using this program to achieve a dismissal of their felony charges.

Transferring a firearm in Illinois to another private property is simple.

Forfeiture protections are afforded those facing state civil forfeiture cases

You Have a Fourth Amendment Right Against Unreasonable Search and Seizure - Use It!

All cellular phones seized by police require a search warrant prior to being searched. There are some exceptions to this general rule.

My Client's Possession Charge was reduced to a misdemeanor

Prior to jury trial a motion in limine is filed. The motion is a preliminary ruling by a judge whether certain evidence should be entered.

Alaska v. Davis and Both Federal and State Illinois Cases Allow Introduction of Pending Litigation

Cellebrite UFED data extraction Reports are Not Being Summarized Properly by the Police

Recently I have received discovery from the State in drug trafficking/distribution cases where drones have been used along with GPS tracking devices by the Illinois State Police (MEGSI)

Jury Selection is a Complex Topic. Knowing the Rules Allows for Selection of the Best Jurors.

Armed Violence Charges Mandate 15 years in Prison Minimum

2018 has brought with it many new criminal law changes. Please review the bills stated below for this important update.