Even though embezzlement charges are not violent in nature, they are still considered a very serious crime in Illinois. Case-in-point? Embezzling only $501 from a business could lead to felony charges and years behind bars.

Because of this, it is …

According to the US Sentencing Commission, “Congress has been particularly active over the last decade creating new offenses, increasing penalties, and issuing directives to the Commission regarding child pornography offenses.”

Part of the rationale for increased child pornography penalties is …

New Year’s is a great time to move forward from the past. Out with the old, in with the new.

Unfortunately, that principle doesn’t apply to criminal charges. If you were arrested or charged with DUI in Chicago over New …

A federal jury convicts a defendant of two drug trafficking charges (multiple charges are common in drug trafficking cases). The judge sentences the defendant to five years in prison for Count 1, and two years in prison for Count …

It seems like the holidays come with more of everything. More shopping. More traffic. More parties. More eating and drinking. More sentimental music. More time with family. More stress.

Perhaps partially because of this, a powerful narrative has developed around …

Are you facing money laundering charges in Illinois? Here’s what you need to know about the laws in our state, and what you can do to fight back and work to beat your charges.

Laws on Money Laundering in Illinois

Being charged with a sex crime of any kind is a very serious offense in our state. It is crucial to arm yourself with the knowledge and representation you need before you end up facing the negative ramifications associated with …

In Illinois, you can face armed robbery charges even if you are only the driver and someone else is doing the actual robbing. In this post, we’re going to detail a recent story dealing with this exact situation, let you …

When someone takes passwords, uses misrepresentation or fraud, or uses other devices to swipe personal information, financial data, trade secrets, or copyright information, cyber crime charges can apply.

With the number and severity of computer crimes increasing drastically in recent …

If you have been accused of sex trafficking in the state of Illinois, you may think that your life is over. After all, it is an incredibly serious crime, and you are likely to face both severe penalties and the …