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NEW ILLINOIS LAW REQUIRES POLICE BODY CAMERAS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. The vast majority of police are good people trying to do a difficult job in community service. Unfortunately, the recent epidemic of unjustifiable police killings have spotlighted more than a few … Continue reading

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THE LAW ON CONCEALED CARRY IN ILLINOIS

In 2013, Illinois was the last state to enact a Concealed Carry law. But that doesn’t mean you can bring your gun just anywhere, even with a Concealed Carry license. Under the Concealed Carry Act 430 ILCS 66/65: Prohibited Areas, … Continue reading

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CHANGE OF HEART: A PUBLIC’S DEFENDER’S JOURNEY TO FORGIVENESS

“Are you a real lawyer or are you a public defender?” This is a question that I hear repeatedly at court as a private defense attorney, and it comes loaded with implications. Anybody who is a veteran of criminal law … Continue reading

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I’VE NEVER BEEN IN TROUBLE BEFORE! DOESN’T THAT MATTER?

You’ve never been in trouble before. That retail theft or marijuana bust is your first arrest of any kind. You’ve never even blown a stop sign. Doesn’t that help? The answer is yes and no. A first offender may be … Continue reading

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“I DIDN’T KNOW THE GUN WAS THERE!”: UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM IN ILLINOIS

The police came after your roommate, and in the process, found a pistol in your closet. You didn’t even know the gun was there, but now you are charged with a felony. Can you be convicted of unlawful possession of … Continue reading

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