by Attorney Uche | May 1, 2015 | Criminal Law News & Topics |
When most people think of the term “burglary,” they think of a person breaking into a home to steal money or property. However, under Illinois law,1 the criminal offense of burglary encompasses many more potential scenarios than the traditional idea of a burglary. All...
by Attorney Uche | Apr 17, 2015 | Criminal Law News & Topics |
People use the internet to conduct business, stay in touch, playing games, and much more. Unfortunately, some individuals use the internet for crime and the laws of Illinois1 address unlawful acts that are related to the internet and/or computers in the Computer Crime...
by Attorney Uche | Apr 10, 2015 | Criminal Law News & Topics |
According to statistics1 compiled by the state of Illinois, there were nearly 250,000 misdemeanor cases filed in 2013. Misdemeanor offenses are those that are punishable by not more than a year in prison and are generally considered less serious offenses. As a result...
by Attorney Uche | Apr 3, 2015 | Criminal Law News & Topics |
Many people facing criminal charges believe that they have no other realistic option other than to plead guilty and face the consequences. However, there are many arguments that a defendant can make in order to defend against their charges and have the charges...
by Attorney Uche | Mar 20, 2015 | Criminal Law News & Topics |
With tax season well underway, many Americans are filing their returns, awaiting refunds, or paying their rightful tax liability. Tax time can be stressful, especially for individuals or households that owe money to the government. While it is only natural for people...
by Attorney Uche | Mar 14, 2015 | Criminal Law News & Topics |
Driving a vehicle on Illinois’ various roadways inherently puts a person at risk of being cited for a traffic violation. No one can drive perfectly all of the time, and sometimes a driver may not even be aware that their vehicle may somehow not be in compliance with...