My last Chicago jury trial was a murder case. I briefly mentioned this case not too long ago in a
Read on.
The man who would become my client was about thirty-years-old. He had a series of intimate encounters with
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My last Chicago jury trial was a murder case. I briefly mentioned this case not too long ago in a
Read on.
The man who would become my client was about thirty-years-old. He had a series of intimate encounters with…
I have represented many defendants accused of armed robbery with a firearm. But there was one case in particular that was so unexpected as to be unforgettable. My client, who plead guilty to these facts and was sentenced to a…
My last Chicago jury trial was a murder case. I briefly mentioned this case not too long ago in a different blog post. The trial ended in a guilty verdict, but it was actually a win for the defense. How?…
My last Chicago jury trial was a murder case. I briefly mentioned this case not too long ago in a different blog post. The trial ended in a guilty verdict, but it was actually a win for the defense.…
I have represented many defendants accused of armed robbery with a firearm. But there was one case in particular that was so unexpected as to be unforgettable. My client, who plead guilty to these facts and was sentenced to a…
The purpose of bail is to ensure the presence of the defendant at future court dates. How the amount is set depends on many factors, such as the defendant’s criminal history and biographical information (living situation, level of education, employment…
The purpose of bail is to ensure the presence of the defendant at future court dates. How the amount is set depends on many factors, such as the defendant’s criminal history and biographical information (living situation, level of education, employment…
I once had a case where my client was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm found in his car. I filed a
The main allegation in my motion was that my client’s wife did not have…
I once had a case where my client was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm found in his car. I filed a motion to suppress the gun. Though many facts were in dispute at the hearing…