Articles Posted in Criminal Defense

Protecting Your Future Against 18 U.S.C. § 1591 Chicago’s size and status as an international city put it at the center of many federal enforcement efforts, including human trafficking cases. With international airports, Amtrak lines, interstate highways, and proximity to borders with other states, federal authorities often argue that activity in Chicago touches on interstate…

Chicago and Illinois Law on Exploitation of Vulnerable Individuals Chicago is the heart of Illinois, both culturally and legally. With millions of residents and a large population in Cook County alone, the city has an extensive legal system that addresses a wide variety of criminal charges. One of the most serious and sensitive offenses prosecuted…

Understanding the Charge in Chicago Chicago’s role as Illinois’ largest city makes it a hub for both military families and criminal prosecutions. Many active duty personnel stationed at Naval Station Great Lakes and veterans living in Cook County rely on Chicago’s financial, housing, and employment systems. Unfortunately, this visibility has also led to cases where…

Chicago is a city alive with constant movement—rush hour traffic downtown, crowded streets in neighborhoods like Hyde Park and Wrigleyville, and major interstates cutting through Cook County. With so many cars on the road, accidents happen daily. Unfortunately, some drivers panic after a crash and leave the scene. In Illinois, leaving the scene of an…

Understanding the Scope of Credit Card Fraud in Chicago Chicago is not only Illinois’ largest city but also one of the busiest financial hubs in the Midwest. With thousands of businesses across neighborhoods like Wicker Park, Hyde Park, and the Loop, electronic transactions dominate the local economy. While this convenience benefits consumers and businesses, it…

Chicago is one of the busiest traffic hubs in the country. Every day, thousands of drivers move through the city’s highways, local streets, and expressways. Law enforcement conducts countless traffic stops, and often those stops escalate into larger criminal investigations. A recurring question is whether police can open and search your trunk without first obtaining…

Understanding the Chicago Landscape and Illinois Gun Laws Chicago is a city of strong neighborhoods, each with its own history and identity. From Hyde Park to Humboldt Park, families take pride in their communities. But in every corner of the city, young people face pressures and risks that can put them in contact with the…

Traffic stops in Chicago are a common occurrence, especially along busy routes like Lake Shore Drive, the Dan Ryan Expressway, or in neighborhoods where police maintain a strong presence. While most people associate these stops with drivers, passengers can quickly become the focus of law enforcement. Police are trained to observe everyone in the car,…

Passenger Conduct During Stops in Chicago Every day in Chicago, police officers pull vehicles over in neighborhoods like Uptown, South Shore, and Little Village. Drivers often believe that if they are not breaking the law, they are safe from searches. Yet the actions of a passenger can completely change the outcome of a stop. A…

Illegal Car Searches in Chicago and the Harsh Reality of Drug Charges Chicago’s streets are heavily policed. Officers patrol expressways like the Stevenson and neighborhood roads in areas such as Little Village, Rogers Park, and South Shore. While many traffic stops begin with something minor — a missing plate light or a rolling stop —…