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We have had one year of procedure under the SAFE-T act relevant to pretrial detention. This is what we have learned.

Expungements can be a great help to persons who have had their charges dismissed, either outright or after a sentence.

We now have four months of decisions after the SAFE-T act began. The cases have given us guidance on how the Act is to be applied during detention hearings.

Clients charged with felony in possession of a weapon can now argue the charge should be dismissed based upon the US Supreme Court Ruling in

A client charged with Child Pornography and facing Over 30 years in prison was release under the SAFE T act without having to post bond.

Clients charged with trafficking cases are for the most part being released without having to post bond. However there are a few not legally in the US that are being detained without bail.

The Supreme Court on July 18, 2023 dismissed the ruling preventing the SAFE T act from being implemented. This means that most people charged with felonies won't have to post any cash bond.

The defense of of a dwelling is easier to prove as an affirmative defense than self-defense

Oftentimes criminal defense practitioners are served copies of digital data that has been forensically analyzed. How can a defendant successfully attack such evidence in court?

UPDATED 10 - 14 - 22 New Criminal Justice Bill Affects More than Just Cash Bail

The law changes on January 1, 2020 allowing those previously convicted of most misdemeanor cannabis possession charges to file a petition to expunge the arrest and charge.

The Illinois legislature recognizes how ineffective prison time is as a sentence. Within one year most offenders are back in custody. Redeploy is one tool to avoid prison time in the right circumstances.

You Have a Fourth Amendment Right Against Unreasonable Search and Seizure - Use It!

All cellular phones seized by police require a search warrant prior to being searched. There are some exceptions to this general rule.

Prior to jury trial a motion in limine is filed. The motion is a preliminary ruling by a judge whether certain evidence should be entered.

Alaska v. Davis and Both Federal and State Illinois Cases Allow Introduction of Pending Litigation

Cellebrite UFED data extraction Reports are Not Being Summarized Properly by the Police

Jury Selection is a Complex Topic. Knowing the Rules Allows for Selection of the Best Jurors.

Armed Violence Charges Mandate 15 years in Prison Minimum

2018 has brought with it many new criminal law changes. Please review the bills stated below for this important update.