Posts in 2019

Sep 17 The War on Drugs: Failure or Success?

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

May 14 What Happens When Accomplice Liability Meets Felony Murder? Lots of Finger Pointing.

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 ...

Apr 30 Do Criminal Defense Lawyers Just Get Guilty People Off?

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

Apr 24 Deadly Jealousy & A Winning Guilty Murder Verdict For the Defense

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 ...

Apr 22 Is This What Air Jordan's Are Really Worth? Armed Robbery and Death?

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

Apr 18 Are Some People Better Off in Jail? The Illinois Bail Reform Act and What Has Changed

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