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When Does Self-Defense Cross the Line in Edwardsville, Illinois?

January 4th, 2025

When it comes to self-defense, Illinois law is designed to protect you when you’re acting to defend yourself, your loved ones, or your home. But knowing exactly where the line is between legal self-defense and excessive force can be confusing—especially here in Madison County, where interpretations can vary. As someone who’s defended clients in Edwardsville […]

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What to Expect When Charged with a Federal Crime in the Southern District of Illinois

September 12th, 2024

Overview of the Southern District of Illinois When you’re charged with a federal crime in the Southern District of Illinois, you’re stepping into serious territory. I’ve represented clients in this district for years, and one thing is clear: federal cases are no joke. The Southern District covers a large area, including cities like East St. […]

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AI in White-Collar Crime Defense: What Do Defendants Need to Know?

August 15th, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we approach white-collar crime defense, and it’s something we can’t ignore. I’ve been working on white-collar cases for years, and one thing I’ve learned is that these cases are incredibly complex. We’re often staring down mountains of financial data, emails, and internal documents, and the task of sifting […]

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How to Properly Transfer a Firearm in Illinois

July 3rd, 2024

Transferring a firearm in an Illinois city like Edwardsville or Alton involves specific legal steps to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Here’s a detailed guide based on the regulations and procedures outlined by Illinois state laws. 1. Understand the Legal Requirements Before transferring a firearm, it’s crucial to understand the legal requirements in […]

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What are the different types of assault charges in Illinois?

May 20th, 2024

Sometimes disagreements happen in life. An unfortunate fact is that sometimes these disagreements can become violent encounters between individuals. Often, we call this assault and think of this as violence between two people, but the State of Illinois has a specific definition for the word “assault”. From Sec. 12-1: (720 ILCS 5/12-1) (from Ch. 38, par. […]

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Introducing Your Guide to Clearing Charges in Illinois

April 23rd, 2024

I’m excited to share our new comprehensive guide on expungement in Illinois! This guide is designed to help you understand what goes into clearing charges from your record in Edwardsville and across the state of Illinois. Whether you’re seeking to erase a past mistake or simply curious about the process, this guide has everything you […]

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Understanding White Collar Crime: Key Insights

March 20th, 2024

Key Highlights White collar crimes are non-violent criminal offenses committed by individuals or organizations in professional or business environments. These crimes can include fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, and money laundering. White collar crimes have far-reaching impacts, including financial losses, erosion of trust, distortion of market competition, and social inequality. Famous examples of white collar […]

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The Impact of the Pretrial Fairness Act and SAFE-T Act in Criminal Defense in Edwardsville, IL and the broader Madison County Area

February 23rd, 2024

The Pretrial Fairness Act, which is part of the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, commonly known as the SAFE-T Act, will completely end the use of money bond and transform Illinois’ pretrial decision-making process throughout the whole state including Edwardsville, IL within Madison County. In the prior system, judges set an amount of “cash […]

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Six Major Warning Signs That You Should Look For Another Lawyer

November 11th, 2015

There are certain warning signs that should tell you to look for another attorney no matter the type of representation you have, be it a criminal matter, personal injury or to draft a will. Take any of the following signs as a warning to look for another lawyer: 1. Little or No Communication From Your […]

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The 6 Worst Mistakes You Can Make Hiring a Defense Attorney

October 13th, 2015

Just as I refer someone to an attorney who specializes in an area of law I am not comfortable in, most of my clients come through referrals by other attorneys who, in part because of my reputation for excellence in criminal law, recommend that the prospective client contact me. Other times a client finds me […]

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