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The defense of of a dwelling is easier to prove as an affirmative defense than self-defenseself defense best attorney in Madison County
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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?forensic data cellular phone data how to suppress it in court
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UPDATED 10 - 14 - 22 New Criminal Justice Bill Affects More than Just Cash Bailpolice reform accountability no cash bail
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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.cannabis charge expungement
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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.adult redeploy sentence out of prison no time
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You Have a Fourth Amendment Right Against Unreasonable Search and Seizure - Use It!search consent vehicle auto home house residence best criminal defense attorney in Edwardsville Madison County Illinois
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All cellular phones seized by police require a search warrant prior to being searched. There are some exceptions to this general rule.riley v california cellular phone search requires a search warrant
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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.trial motion pretrial in limine to bar evidence
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Alaska v. Davis and Both Federal and State Illinois Cases Allow Introduction of Pending Litigationoften a party has pending litigation in another case pending at the time of the trial
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Cellebrite UFED data extraction Reports are Not Being Summarized Properly by the Policecommonly Cellebrite software is used to extract data from cellular phones
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Jury Selection is a Complex Topic. Knowing the Rules Allows for Selection of the Best Jurors.jury trial selection best trial attorney madison county illinois
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Armed Violence Charges Mandate 15 years in Prison Minimumarmed violence in Illinois requires a minimum 15 year prison sentence
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2018 has brought with it many new criminal law changes. Please review the bills stated below for this important update.check out the new changes in Illinois law in 2018
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If you have a client who needs assistance for a criminal or civil matter please call me to discuss.attorney referrals are appreciated
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Enhanced Sentences Can Occur for Certain Subsequent SentencesEnhanced sentences may be imposed upon conviction in some circumstances. Collateral consequences.
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Law Enforcement Officer - Worn Body Camera Act 50 ILCS 706/10-1, Et. Al.Illinois has enacted a body camera law in 2016. The law requires all officers to wear cameras and record events in their entirety
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Rodriguez v. US Holds Prolonged Detention Violates the 4th Amendmentrecently the case of rodriguez v united states held that prolonged detention after a point where the subject should be released violates the fourth amendment
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Rodriguez v. US Holds Prolonged Detention Violates the 4th Amendmentrecently the case of rodriguez v united states held that prolonged detention after a point where the subject should be released violates the fourth amendment
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Many people don't know what to do when they are arrested. Here are some simple tips to assist this in that predicament.arrest police interrogate custody lock up attorney questioning miranda
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Facing a Misdemeanor Charge in Illinois? Here's What to Expect From the Criminal Charge Process.Criminal defense attorney Brian Polinske explains how the Illinois criminal charge process works if you've recently been charged with a misdemeanor.