Short of murder, sex offenses are some of the most grievous crimes one person can commit against another. Further, many offenders commit sex crimes repeatedly.

In an attempt to protect public safety and keep people from reoffending, Illinois carefully manages …

Theft is a common criminal offense, but one that can have major legal ramifications. That said, some theft crimes are more serious than others. Minor details (like which exit you use if you shoplift) can have a huge effect on …

Generally, the term “mandatory minimums” is associated with federal courts. However, Illinois state courts also have mandatory minimums for a variety of crimes, including drug trafficking.

Mandatory minimums are controversial in that a mandatory minimum prison sentence must be imposed …

‘Tis the season for prom night shenanigans, and while it can be a harmless evening of fun for high school students as the academic year comes to an end, it’s also a dangerous time for teens.

Prom night adventures can …

Domestic violence is an unfortunate reality that we have to contend with in modern society. Worse, it’s on the rise nationwide — despite repeated attempts by lawmakers to strengthen domestic violence laws and harshly punish offenders.

Clearly something isn’t working. …

These days, we use computers and the internet for just about everything. Virtually everyone is online, including small children.

In fact, statistics from the US department of education suggest that 81% of children as young as three are on the …

If you have been charged with a DUI in Illinois, there’s a surprisingly good chance that your blood or breath test results are inaccurate. Although blood tests are slightly more reliable than breath tests, both methods are often suspect …

Music festival season is coming soon in Illinois — but the fun of Lollapalooza or Pitchfork may come to a halt once festival-goers see drug-sniffing dogs. In 2014 alone, 34 people were arrested and over 100 were issued citations at …

Top-tier attorney Michael Avenatti first came onto the national spotlight when he represented adult film star Stormy Daniels in her legal battles against President Donald Trump. In fact, at one time he was even considering challenging Trump in his re-election …

One of the most devastating consequences of a run-in with the law isn’t mentioned in a court: being left with a criminal record. This is something that can affect nearly every aspect of your life, including housing, employment, and higher …