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Let me begin with a question. Did anyone in the government at any time believe that law enforcement would reduce drug availability ...

My new criminal defense practice in Springfield, IL is still in its infancy. I began renting an office on March 1 but didn’t sign ...

There is a common misconception that criminal defense lawyers spend all their time in court getting guilty people off. Because of ...

My last Chicago jury trial was a murder case. I briefly mentioned this case not too long ago in a different blog post . The trial ...

I have represented many defendants accused of armed robbery with a firearm. But there was one case in particular that was so ...

The purpose of bail is to ensure the presence of the defendant at future court dates. How the amount is set depends on many ...