What is Court Supervision?
Court supervision is a legal disposition in Illinois where the court delays a judgment in a case, allowing […]
Understanding the Purpose of Gag Orders in Legal Proceedings
In the intricate web of legal proceedings, one tool often employed by judges to maintain order and ensure […]
Understanding Scott’s Law in Illinois: Protecting Emergency Responders and Motorists
Scott’s Law, also known as the Move Over Law, is a critical piece of legislation in Illinois designed […]
Assault vs Battery in Illinois.
Nothing confuses more people in Illinois than the difference between “assault” and “battery” Why do people in Illinois […]
There are Only Two Types of Statements in Allocution.
You’re being sentenced. You gave it your best shot at trial, but you’re cooked. There are only two […]
On the Street Value of Ketchup and Cocaine.
Today I want to talk to you about Ketchup. And Cocaine. This miscellaneous rambling is spurred on by […]
Is “LivePD” really live?
I managed to get my hands on a copy of the LivePD production contract. I didn't like LivePD before. I still don't.
Videos the world doesn’t need, but videos the world deserves right now.
You don’t want to see defense lawyers watching Live Police TV clips ranting about men in sandals doing […]
I Believe in Causation, Not Coincidence.
In August 2015 I teamed up with two awesome lawyers (Ray Flavin and James Kelly) and filed a […]
Here’s Why R. Kelly Is Going To Prison (And I Don’t Know Anything About His Case)
Here’s what I know about R. Kelly’s arrest: He’s charged with several sex crimes. He posted bond. I […]
What If Criminal Justice Reform
What if we actually enact criminal justice reform? Would we have a system that didn’t ruin lives for […]
The Real Reason the Chicago Gun Ban Isn’t Working (and other secrets THEY don’t want you to know about the “Gun Free City”).
Guns aren’t banned in Chicago. If you actually paid attention to second amendment law (or ran a google […]