Facing criminal charges of any kind is a threat to your future. Whether you are facing federal-level charges or a misdemeanor criminal offense, you will benefit from understanding what you are up against and what it could mean for your future. For example, there is a...
Criminal Defense
Cannabis is legal in Illinois, but what about driving while high?
For some Illinois residents, the change in law that made recreational use of cannabis legal in the state was cause for celebration. For many years, proponents of the recreational use have argued that it is no more dangerous than alcohol consumption -- and possibly...
What is your defense against domestic battery accusations?
Facing criminal charges of any kind will have a significant effect on your future. Even the accusation of participating in a criminal activity can ruin your reputation and cause impacts in virtually every area of your life. It is in your interests to know how to best...
Could you have a mark on your criminal record expunged?
Having a criminal record can greatly affect a person’s life. You may have a minor mark on your record that has come back to haunt you various times, such as when applying for a job or applying to rent an apartment. You may believe that the mark on your record is...
What should you know about domestic battery charges in Illinois?
It is a rare couple who goes their entire relationship without having a fight. In some cases, arguments can get a bit out of hand with loud yelling and door slamming, but this does not necessarily mean that anyone was immediately at risk of physical harm. Of course,...
Are you facing accusations of shoplifting?
Accusations of any type of crime can take a serious toll on a person’s life. In some cases, young people or even those of an older age may not consider certain actions as explicitly illegal or even wrong. However, if the action breaks the law in any way, it is...
A defense against domestic violence allegations
Allegations of abuse are serious, even they are false accusations. These allegations can eventually lead to formal criminal charges, which are a significant threat to your future. You would be wise to take your situation seriously and begin exploring how you can...
White collar crime: Texas doctor charged with federal health care fraud
White collar crimes are those that do not involve violence, but rather dishonesty or deception in order to get an illegal financial or other similar benefit. These crimes usually are committed by people in their professions or jobs, or in other positions of trust like...
Texas authorities target organized crime related to Aryan Brotherhood
A number of Texans accused of participating in a criminal gang have been hammered by police and prosecutors. Over the past six years, agents from the Justice Department, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and...
Border agents in Texas report surge of methamphetamine traffic
The Texas-Mexico border has always been a major entry point for bringing illegal drugs into the United States. For a long time, marijuana, cocaine and heroin represented the vast majority of illegal narcotics intercepted by Customs and Border Protection agents...
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