The astronomical cost to taxpayers for the treatment of mentally ill patients in prisons is about to skyrocket. The Quad-Cities Dispatched obtained state documents which show Illinois taxpayers “will be billed more than $17.8 million to turn existing prison space … Continue reading
This past weekend, an over-zealous Bears fan ran onto Soldier Field during a pre-season training camp practice. The man was charged with felony criminal trespass in a place of public amusement and held on a $10,000 bond. This incident raises … Continue reading
This past June, Governor Quinn quietly signed legislation clarifying an ambiguity in the Illinois sealing statute. 20 ILCS 2630/5.2. The changes made to the statute includes fixing a loophole in Section 5/2(c)(2) which lists the offenses that may qualify for … Continue reading
Here Are The Top 5 Tips To Keep In Mind This Fourth of July 1. Remember DUI Checkpoints are everywhere! The Chicago Police and the Illinois State Police plan to assign additional patrol units to the streets. Beware of additional … Continue reading
Now that we have discussed the basics of expunging and sealing your criminal record, it’s time to answer some Frequently Asked Questions! 1. Q: Do you need to hire a lawyer to assist in filing a petition to expunge or … Continue reading
If you have a criminal conviction on your record, your record may not be eligible for expungement, but you may be eligible to seal your criminal record. The difference between expunging and sealing your criminal record was discussed in Part … Continue reading
If you have been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime you have a criminal record! Expunging or sealing your criminal record is a legal remedy; your petition to expunge or seal must be filed in court. There is no … Continue reading
Last July, Illinois joined the other 49 states and enacted a concealed carry law. Unsurprisingly, the passage of the law has not been without its glitches and kinks as implementation of the law evolves. The legislature enacted the law to … Continue reading
All too often, when a client walks into my office, he or she is unaware of the collateral consequences that may result from DUI or controlled substance conviction. Most clients are unaware of what a collateral consequence is, let alone … Continue reading
As an almost three year old firm whose phone now rings with actual potential clients I was thinking back to the early weeks of going out on my own and lurching for the phone anytime it rang, only to be … Continue reading
