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Criminal Defense FAQs (Videos)

Domestic Violence

I Was Charged With A Domestic Violence Offense. Should I Have The Right To Defend Myself?
I Have A Criminal Record. Will The Judge Assume That I Am Guilty For A Domestic Violence?
My Wife Contacted Me To Work Things Out In My Domestic Violence Case. Am I Allowed To Contact Her?
When Police Was Called To My Home, They Only Arrested Me. How Did They Decide Who The Harasser Was?
What Does A “Cooling Off” Period Means After A Domestic Violence Arrest?
Can I Get My Things Back From Home While Having A Domestic Violence Case In Illinois?
Can My Girlfriend Go To Police On My Behalf To Speak The Truth That I Am Not The Harasser?
How Can We Keep The Police Not To Involve Our Children In A Domestic Violence Case?
Am I Charged With Additional Charges Like Endangering Children With A Domestic Violence Charge?
Do Domestic Battery Charges Have Serious Consequences In Illinois?
How Does A Domestic Battery Charge Becomes A Misdemeanor Or A Felony In Illinois?
The Penalties For Committing A Domestic Battery Crime In Illinois
The Biggest Mistake A Person Makes That Affects A Domestic Battery Case
What Should I Do If I’m Charged With Domestic Battery?

Drug Charges

Can I Set A Bond During A Pending Federal Drug Case?
How Is A Criminal Sentence Imposed In A Federal Court?
Possible Defense Strategies For Federal Drug Cases
What Is A Federal Drug Charge Indictment?
Why Would A Person Be Indicted In A Federal Court?

Weapon Charges

What Is Firearm Restraining Order?
What Evidence Do The Police Use To Justify Their Need To Search A Property For A Gun Possession?
What Is The Penalty For Unlawful Carrying Of A Weapon In Illinois?
Can The Police Ever Seize A Weapon Or Gun Without Any Warrant In Certain Circumstances?
Can The Police Extend The Search Beyond What Items Are In A Warrant?
Can The Police Stop And Search Someone If They Suspect Possession Of Illegal Weapons?
Once A Warrant Is Obtained Can Police Enter A Specified Area Of A Property And Search?
What Are The Search And Seizure Laws When It Comes To Guns And Weapons In Illinois?
What Things Will An Attorney Look For In Order To Defend Search And Seizure Cases?
What Does The Court Use To Decide Whether There Was An Illegitimate Search For Weapons Or Guns?
What Is Considered As A Hot Pursuit When It Comes To Search And Seizure Case?
What Is Some Examples Of Evidence Police Attempt To Use To Justify Their Need To Search?

Motion To Suppress

What Is A Motion To Suppress Evidence?
What Are The Common Grounds To Filing A Motion To Suppress?
Can I Get Evidence Thrown Out Through A Motion To Suppress Evidence?
Is There Any Evidence That Cannot Be Suppressed In A Criminal Case?
How Can Motion To Suppress Help With My Criminal Case?
What Does The Judge Consider When Deciding Whether Or Not To Suppress Evidence?
Examples Of Cases Where Using The Motion To Suppress Evidence Was Successful
How Do You Challenge A Prosecutor Trying To Suppress Evidence?
What Is The Process Of Filing A Motion To Suppress Evidence?
If Successful In A Motion To Suppress, Will My Case Be Dismissed?

Witness/Evidence Tampering

What Is Witness Tampering?
What Are The Penalties For Witness Tampering In Illinois?
What Is The Law On Unlawful Carrying Of A Weapon In Illinois?
What Is Tampering With Evidence?
What Are The Defenses To Tampering With Evidence?
What Is The Punishment For Tampering With Evidence?

Sex Crimes / Child Pornography

Can DUI Be Expunged From Your Record In Illinois? | Criminal Lawyer Breaks Down What You Should Know
Do Children Have To Speak To A Guardian Ad Litem? | Illinois Sex Abuse Defense Lawyer Explains
What Is The Role Of CPS In Child A Sex Abuse Case? | Illinois Criminal Lawyer Breaks Down The Basics
Will A No-Contact Order Start After You’ve Been Accused Of Abusing Your Child? | IL Crime Attorney
Can A Private Polygraph Help You Defend Against Sex Crime Charges? | IL Defense Lawyer Explains
Should You Take A Polygraph For Sexual Assault Against A Minor? | Illinois Defense Attorney Explains
What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Abuse Involving A Minor? | Illinois Defense Lawyer Explains
Will You Lose Your Parental Rights If Convicted Of A Sex Crime? | Illinois Defense Attorney Explains
Can You Appeal A Sex Crime Conviction In Illinois? | Criminal Defense Lawyer Breaks Down The Basics
What Types Of Child Pornography Cases Does Your Firm Typically See?
What Mistakes People Usually Make During An Arrest In Child Pornography Cases?
What Is The Difference Between A Federal And State Child Pornography Case?
What Is Child Pornography Distribution?
What Evidence Will Law Enforcement Need To Make An Arrest In A Child Pornography Case?
What Are The Penalties For Possession Of Child Pornography?
Should I Cooperate With The Police In The Investigation Related To Child Pornography?
Is Child Pornography Law, A Federal Matter Or A State Matter?
Is Child Pornography A Vulnerable Offense?
Can I Be Charged With Child Pornography For Downloading A Picture Or Movie Of A Minor By Mistake?
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