Understanding How Retail Theft in Chicago Can Affect Immigration Status As a Chicago criminal defense lawyer with decades of courtroom experience, I’ve represented countless individuals accused of shoplifting across Cook County, from upscale retailers in the Magnificent Mile to neighborhood stores in Humboldt Park and Bridgeport. Many clients come to…
How a Simple Mistake Can Turn Into a Permanent Criminal Record I have represented clients throughout Chicago—from the Loop to Lincoln Park—who thought a shoplifting charge would “blow over” on its own. Unfortunately, that’s rarely how it works. Under 720 ILCS 5/16-25, Illinois law treats retail theft as a serious…
Chicago’s Position on Social Security Number Fraud Chicago has long been one of the busiest financial centers in the Midwest. With its banks, credit unions, tax preparers, and thousands of employers, it is no surprise that allegations of Social Security number misuse are aggressively investigated and prosecuted in this city.…
Chicago is one of the busiest cities in the nation when it comes to financial transactions. From shopping on Michigan Avenue to ordering food online from Hyde Park, every swipe or click involves sensitive financial information. Unfortunately, when problems occur—such as the unauthorized use of a credit card—law enforcement and…
Chicago has always been a city of commerce. From downtown office towers to local businesses in neighborhoods like Pilsen, Bronzeville, and West Loop, millions of transactions occur every day. With so much personal and financial data being exchanged, it is no surprise that Illinois has strict laws on identity theft.…
Chicago is a city built on commerce, banking, and trade. From the Loop’s financial district to neighborhood banks and retail stores, the use of personal identity information is constant. With so much digital and physical data in circulation, Illinois has criminalized the unlawful possession of another person’s identity information under…
Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own character and challenges. From Lakeview to Little Village, residents interact with law enforcement in countless ways every day. A common offense that often surprises people is being charged for giving false identity information to police. Illinois law under 720 ILCS…
Chicago is a city with deep roots in finance, commerce, and community life. From the business towers in the Loop to residential areas like Albany Park and Bronzeville, the city runs on trust between residents, financial institutions, and local services. When that trust is broken by accusations of identity theft—particularly…
Understanding Exploitation Charges in Chicago, Illinois Chicago is one of the busiest cities in the Midwest, and the court system in Cook County handles some of the most serious criminal cases in Illinois. Among these are cases involving allegations of exploiting a person with a developmental disability. Illinois lawmakers have…
Chicago is home to one of the largest concentrations of veterans and military service members in Illinois. From residents commuting to Naval Station Great Lakes, to reservists and National Guard members balancing civilian life with military duty, the city and its surrounding counties have a strong connection to the armed…