With the advancement of technology, law enforcement officers have innovative ways to gather and analyze evidence. Because many of those methods are new, the laws addressing them can be easily misunderstood by officials and the public. Chicago criminal defense lawyer Michael O’Meara can help you…
Headed by Senator Dick Durbin, Illinois is shaping out to be a leader in criminal justice reforms. Senator Durbin is pushing legislation that will automatically reduce the minimum sentence of non-violent crimes. This reform will also aid in reducing relapses in criminal behavior and strengthen…
Forensic evidence is critical to the criminal judicial system in Chicago, Illinois. In fact, it is the basis of many acquittals and the driving force behind a number of convictions. Since forensic evidence is governed by scientific procedures, it is often felt that it is…
Historically as a nation, we have moved away from many practices that seek to discriminate an individual on unjustifiable grounds, a hate crime is still a big concern in the country and in particular Illinois. A hate crime involves the physical harm to a person…
To be arrested for a crime can be a very overwhelming situation. It often times leaves individuals confused, especially if they know that they are innocent. Chicago has been in the news over the years for allegations of police abuse of power. To add to…
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