Chicago, IL
Criminal defense Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +3 more
A first offense DUI is generally a misdemeanor punishable by jail or a fine. The Illinois DUI statute criminalizes all driving, of nearly any type of vehicle, while under the influence of alcohol, dr...
See Full GuideDomestic violence can include assault, battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, kidnapping, false imprisonment, stalking or murder. A domestic violence charge is a serious allegation involving life-ch...
See Full GuideDisorderly conduct generally involves any type of act that is done in an unreasonable manner and both disturbs another person and provokes a breach of the peace. The disorderly conduct statute contai...
See Full GuideIllinois law recognizes numerous controlled substances. These substances include such drugs as prescription pills, steroids, cocaine and heroin. The penalties associated with drug possession vary gre...
See Full GuidePossession of cannabis may be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the amount of cannabis. The manufacture, delivery, sale, or possession with the intent to deliver cannabis may be a felony depen...
See Full GuideRelease on a bail bond requires a person to comply with conditions set by the Court. Under certain circumstances, the failure to comply with the conditions of bond may result in additional criminal...
See Full GuideAn assault involves conduct that places another person in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery. A battery occurs when a person causes bodily harm to another or makes insulting or provoking ...
See Full GuideConstruction site accidents Some of the most dangerous working conditions faced by any employee in any type of job are those faced by workers in the construction industry. Because construction is...
See Full GuideJustice for the injured worker Workers compensation is a body of laws designed to protect the injured worker. As described by the Illinois Supreme Court, the purpose of the Workers Compensation Act is...
See Full GuideThe Federal Employer's Liability Act (FELA) is a federal law that provides for benefits to those employees injured around or on trains that are engaged in interstate commerce. Many rules and exceptions...
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