The McHenry County Criminal Defense Lawyer

(847) 854-7700        

The McHenry County Criminal Defense Laywer

(847) 854-7700        

How A Criminal Record Impacts Your Life?

How A Criminal Record Impacts Your Life?

Everyone makes mistakes – it isn’t just you. Unfortunately, some mistakes can get you into legal trouble and have serious consequences. Having been charged for crime shows up on your public record and can impact nearly every facet of your life, even after you serve...

The Process of Appealing A Criminal Conviction

The Process of Appealing A Criminal Conviction

If you feel you have been unfairly convicted, know that all is not lost. An incorrect or unjust criminal conviction does not spell the end of your legal journey. You have legal alternatives that you can explore to overturn the verdict. Yes, that’s right! Here’s is a...

Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring A Criminal Lawyer

Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring A Criminal Lawyer

Being charged with a crime may be a stressful and scary situation. A guilty verdict means your reputation, career, and even your freedom may be jeopardized. You can't overstate the value of hiring an experienced, specialized criminal lawyer to represent you. When your...

How To Beat An Arson Charge

How To Beat An Arson Charge

Even if no one is hurt, fires pose a deadly dangerous risk; hence setting a fire is one of the most severe felonies. A person convicted of arson can face up to 20 years in state prison, and simply attempting to start a fire can result in ten years in prison. To know...

What Are The Best Defenses For A Criminal Harassment

What Are The Best Defenses For A Criminal Harassment

When it comes to a criminal harassment lawsuit, a lot of factors come to play. However, what determines the court's outcome will depend on the defenses you and your attorney deploy. Using the proper punch will ensure you walk away without any jail term, but doing...

Expunge, Deleting And Sealing Of Criminal Records

Expunge, Deleting And Sealing Of Criminal Records

Many states in the US allow you to expunge or perhaps, seal your criminal record as if it never happened. That means you can brag to your potential employer that you’ve never been charged or convicted of any crime.  However, laws on expunging criminal records vary,...

How To Fight Your Traffic Ticket

How To Fight Your Traffic Ticket

Getting a traffic ticket means you’re being accused of violating traffic laws. However, you cannot be penalized by law until you have been convicted or found guilty at trial. If you’re thinking of fighting your traffic ticket, here are some strategies to help you get...

Guilty Pleas: Are They Ever A Good Idea?

Guilty Pleas: Are They Ever A Good Idea?

The courtroom might seem like a thrilling experience when witnessed on screen. But it is much more severe and life-changing when you're in that room. Under that scenario, is pleading guilty a good choice? If the Prosecutor offers to drop some charges in exchange for a...

How A Criminal Defesne Lawyer Is Important To Your Case

How A Criminal Defesne Lawyer Is Important To Your Case

Despite how well-educated you are, the criminal justice system is an impossible contender when you represent yourself as a defendant. What you need is an experienced attorney to lend their expertise in representing you in your case. Criminal defense lawyers do much...