Drug possession charges are typically not as serious as other drug-related charges, but having a conviction on your record could lead to higher penalties and complications in the future.

The penalties for having controlled substances on your person range from …

A recent ruling has determined that former Illinois representative Aaron Schock will most likely go to trial in federal criminal proceeding.

Schock was indicted in November 2016 for a litany of charges, including wire fraud, mail fraud, filing false …

Child pornography charges are serious business. Even if you are caught in possession of a single file or image that is considered child pornography, you may be charged with a felony and end up on the Illinois sex offender registry. …

Newly introduced legislation may soon make assaulting a railroad worker a federal crime, similar to legislation that was introduced not long ago for airport workers.

On May 16, 2017, an Amtrak conductor was shot in suburban Chicago. This year, two …

Teens are notorious for making impulsive decisions that can have devastating consequences. This is particularly common for graduating seniors in the spring, when senioritis, proms, and graduation festivities often lead to more partying… and an increase in arrests.

Drinking and …

Child abuse is an uncomfortable and emotionally charged subject. Unfortunately, it remains an ongoing problem in our society. Potential child abuse is therefore taken very seriously by professional caregivers, law enforcement, and the Illinois court system.

It is therefore important …

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is accusing three entities of insider trading. How were the entities linked together? Facebook “likes.”

Yes, that’s right.

Apparently, the wives of two company owners regularly “liked” one another’s photos on Facebook. …

Did you know that even if you have a prescription for a particular drug you can potentially be charged with a prescription drug crime in Illinois? There are, in fact, many different types of criminal acts associated with prescription drugs.…

Illinois law prosecutes any person or company who practices business activities that are illegal or deceptive and are intended to grant favor to the person or company at the expense of others. This is known as corporate fraud, and it …

“I know it when I see it.” You’ve probably heard that quote before.

It comes from a famous 1964 Supreme Court decision by Justice Potter Stewart where they were attempting to legally determine whether something was obscene or pornographic in …