Articles Posted in Criminal Defense

WHY NO-CONTACT ORDER CASES IN CHICAGO ESCALATE QUICKLY Chicago’s criminal courts treat violations of no-contact orders with a level of urgency that many defendants do not anticipate. The city’s size, the high number of domestic-related calls, and the strict stance of Cook County prosecutors combine to create an environment where even the smallest allegation receives…

By The Law Offices of David L. Freidberg, Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer Your Rights When Police Question You in Chicago, Illinois Chicago is one of the most active jurisdictions in the nation for criminal investigations. Whether you live in River North, Back of the Yards, Englewood, Wicker Park, Logan Square, or any neighborhood in Cook…

Chicago Traffic Stops and the Reality of Vehicle Searches Under Illinois Law Chicago is one of the busiest metropolitan areas in the nation, and law enforcement uses vehicle stops as a key enforcement tool. From the Dan Ryan to the Eisenhower, from Rogers Park to Chatham, and from the West Loop to Little Village, officers…

Living and working in Chicago means you’re surrounded by constant activity—traffic stops in River North, detectives canvassing homes in Beverly, officers reviewing camera footage in Englewood, and investigators pulling surveillance clips from businesses in Bucktown. With so much policing, it’s common for officers to knock on someone’s door, call them on the phone, or stop…

When a Walmart Shoplifting Incident Turns Into a Criminal Case Being accused of shoplifting at Walmart can feel like everything stops in an instant. One moment you are going about your day; the next, you find yourself surrounded by loss-prevention staff insisting they saw something you didn’t do or misinterpreting something you did innocently. As…

Winning in Court Doesn’t Always End Immigration Trouble I’ve represented many people in Chicago criminal courts who believed that beating their criminal charges meant their immigration status was safe. Unfortunately, that’s not how the system works. Even when a case ends with a dismissal or a not-guilty verdict, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may still pursue removal based…

Arrests, Immigration Holds, and Illinois Criminal Law Every week in Chicago’s criminal courts, I meet individuals who are unsure why they’re still in custody after posting bail or winning their case. When I investigate, the answer is often the same—an ICE detainer. Many assume this means there’s a warrant. In reality, the two are entirely different…

Understanding the Charges in Illinois In Chicago, Social Security number identity theft is prosecuted with a seriousness on par with violent crimes. The reason is simple: these numbers are used to secure employment, file taxes, open financial accounts, and obtain government benefits. When someone is accused of misusing another person’s number, prosecutors and judges view…

Chicago Defense Lawyer for Stolen Credit Card and Identity Theft Charges Chicago’s Financial Crimes and the Courts of Cook County Chicago is a city where money moves constantly—on the trading floors downtown, at restaurants in River North, and at small shops in neighborhoods from Bridgeport to Rogers Park. This steady movement of funds also means…

Real-World Impact of Identity Theft Charges in Chicago Chicago is a city of opportunity, but also one where allegations of financial crimes are pursued aggressively. When someone is accused of transferring another’s identity information, the legal consequences are only part of the story. The ripple effects of such charges spread into nearly every part of…