If you've been charged with a crime in Illinois, the odds are high that your case will never go to trial. While it varies a little from state to state, 97 percent of federal convictions happen through plea deals. So do 94 percent of convictions for felonies at the...
Defending What Matters Most
Month: November 2018
Protect your relationship with your child through paternity
Are you the father of a child born outside of marriage? In years past, mothers generally retained exclusive control over the children born from unmarried relationships. Fathers could do very little to retain contact with their children if the mothers objected. Times...
Should you be honest with your defense attorney?
If you are charged with a crime in Illinois, the best thing you can do for yourself is defend your rights. You don't want to end up with a bias against you in court, and you shouldn't have to worry about unfair treatment. Whenever you're charged with a crime, you have...
Marital counseling could help resolve your divorce
Sometimes, people just know that a divorce is the right choice. If that's you, then what some believe was the sign to divorce might resonate with you. For example, trust is an important part of a relationship. If you lose the trust of your spouse or believe you can't...
The Bail Reform Act may lead to less pretrial detention
After an arrest, many people wait to learn whether the court will allow for their releases on bail or bond. In numerous cases, parties may not have the ability to meet cash bail amounts, and as a result, they spend a considerable time in pretrial detention. Commonly,...