Misdemeanor criminal charges are any crimes that could land a defendant in jail for up to one year. Felonies, however, are much more serious. If convicted of a felony, the Illinois court system could sentence you to more than one year in prison. When charging someone...
Month: November 2021
How the defendant’s intentions matter in criminal law
When the authorities are investigating someone they accuse of a serious crime, physical evidence like DNA, fingerprints and video recordings are essential pieces of evidence. But for many crimes, especially violent crimes like homicide and assault, what was going on...
Is an expungement the same as a pardon?
"Expungement" and "pardon" are legal terms that are often used interchangeably. However, these are two different processes. If you have a criminal record, it is important to understand the difference between the two. What is an expungement? An expungement erases or...
White-collar crimes: what you need to know
The charges for white-collar crimes are not taken lightly. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies often handle these cases, typically working with prosecutors to unravel rather complex matters. When people hear the term "white-collar crime," they might think of...