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            Let’s say you got into a fight.  You may have been the aggressor, but you were badly injured and taken to the hospital.  While you were being treated, the police came in and took some of your things without … Continue reading →

            The answer is not always.  An officer may pat you down for weapons if the officer is justified in believing that you are armed and dangerous. If the officer is justified in believing you are armed and dangerous, the … Continue reading →

            Even though Illinois abolished cash bail, you may still be held in jail before trial if  you are a threat to safety or a flight risk. Even so, the state must show by clear and convincing evidence that  less … Continue reading →

            Your New Year’s resolution is to finish old business.  Years ago, you left behind an open Illinois criminal or DUI case.  It’s been years, maybe even decades, but you would like to put the matter behind you once and … Continue reading →

            The answer is generally no.  The fact you might have been drunk or high is not a get out of jail free card.  However, in limited circumstances, voluntary intoxication may be considered in deciding whether you had the necessary … Continue reading →

Under Illinois criminal law, there are four types of stalking: * Knowingly engaging in a course of conduct that you should have known would cause a reasonable person to fear for their own or another’s safety or cause them to … Continue reading →

After the officer approached you, you lost control. You may even have hit them. What is aggravated asssault or aggravated battery to an officer? What can you do? In Illinois, you can be charged with aggravated assault if you knowingly … Continue reading →