There are few things more stressful or frustrating than receiving an adverse verdict in a criminal case. In Illinois, a defendant has the right to appeal an unfavorable decision by a judge. A conviction does not mean the end of the fight. That being said, bringing a successful appeal in a state or federal criminal…
Drug crimes are among the most common charges in our state. According to data from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), the statewide arrest rate for all drug types was 406 per 100,000. The drug crime arrest rate is significantly higher than the state average in a few counties in Northern Illinois, including Cook…
Bank fraud is an unlawful attempt to gain money, assets, or other property that is owned by a financial institution or by the depositors of a financial institution. Bank fraud is a very serious criminal offense. It can be charged as either a state crime or federal crime depending on the circumstances. In recent years,…