Blog Category: Criminal Law

• Can I Be Charged With Domestic Battery if We Were Both Fighting?

   Posted on June 08, 2025

• How Can I Defend Against Resisting Arrest Charges in Illinois?

   Posted on March 21, 2025

• Can I Get Arrested for Filming Police in Illinois?

   Posted on March 10, 2025

• Can I Go to Jail if I Sold Alcohol to a Minor with a Fake ID?

   Posted on February 20, 2025

• If I Am a Person of Interest in a Criminal Case, What Can I Expect?

   Posted on February 10, 2025

• Can I Go to Jail for Being at a Political Protest?

   Posted on January 23, 2025

• Is It Illegal to Own a Ghost Gun in Illinois?

   Posted on January 10, 2025

• How Can Police Misconduct Impact My Illinois Case?

   Posted on December 23, 2024

• 5 Common Pretrial Motions in Illinois Criminal Cases

   Posted on December 10, 2024

• Does Social Media Play a Role in Illinois Criminal Cases?

   Posted on November 25, 2024

• How Can Illinois’s Ban the Box Law Prevent Discriminatory Hiring?

   Posted on November 07, 2024

• The Rising Role of Mental Health in Criminal Defense

   Posted on October 29, 2024

• Navigating Illinois’s Criminal Court Process

   Posted on October 14, 2024

• Can I Be Charged for Using a Fake ID in Illinois?

   Posted on September 12, 2024

• Can I Be Forced to Unlock My Phone for the Police?

   Posted on August 29, 2024

• Understanding Illinois Bail Reform

   Posted on July 22, 2024

• How Can Mitigating Factors Impact My Illinois Case?

   Posted on June 20, 2024

• Ramifications of Probation Violations in Illinois

   Posted on June 10, 2024

• Why You Need a Lawyer Present During Police Questioning

   Posted on May 10, 2024

• Better Understanding Arraignments and Pleas

   Posted on February 07, 2024

• How Much Trouble Can I Be in for Writing Bad Checks?

   Posted on December 22, 2023

• What Kind of Trouble Can I Expect With Credit Card Fraud Charges?

   Posted on October 24, 2023

• How Serious Can It Be to Drive on a Suspended License?

   Posted on October 06, 2023

• Could You Face Drug Charges if There are No Drugs in Sight?

   Posted on August 28, 2023

• What to do if You Were Arrested for Domestic Violence While Defending Yourself

   Posted on August 14, 2023

• Defense Strategies Against DUI Charges After Failing a Standardized Field Sobriety Test

   Posted on July 31, 2023

• Will a Juvenile Conviction Hurt My Chances of College Admission?

   Posted on July 18, 2023

• Can I Own Firearms After a Criminal Conviction?

   Posted on June 19, 2023

• Should I Take a Plea Deal? 

   Posted on June 05, 2023

• How Does a Monitoring Device Driving Permit Work?

   Posted on April 20, 2023

• Can I Get My Record Expunged? 

   Posted on April 12, 2023

• When is Law Enforcement Allowed to Search Your Vehicle?

   Posted on March 23, 2023

• Make Sure You Understand Illinois Laws Regarding Organized Retail Theft

   Posted on March 13, 2023

• What Are Mitigating Factors in a Criminal Defense Case? 

   Posted on February 09, 2023

• Could I Go to Jail for Using Someone Else's ID?

   Posted on January 18, 2023

• Davi Law Group, LLC Top 5 Blogs of 2022

   Posted on January 10, 2023

• 10 Tips for Interacting With the Police

   Posted on December 01, 2022

• Understanding Your Illinois Assault Charges

   Posted on September 02, 2022

• Top Questions About Expungement in DuPage County

   Posted on May 25, 2022

• Top Myths About Police and the Criminal Justice System in Illinois

   Posted on April 25, 2022

• Diversion Programs May Help Your Child Turn Their Life Around After a Criminal Offense

   Posted on April 15, 2022

• What is Aggravated Battery in DuPage County?

   Posted on March 11, 2022

• Top 5 Causes of Mistaken Arrests in DuPage County

   Posted on February 24, 2022

• Top 5 Reasons DuPage County Residents Get Arrested on Valentine's Day

   Posted on February 17, 2022

• What You Need to Know About Criminal Charges for Cocaine in Illinois

   Posted on January 14, 2022

• Lost Your License? You May Be Eligible for a Restricted Driving Permit

   Posted on November 18, 2021

• What Happens at an Arraignment in an Illinois Courtroom?

   Posted on October 28, 2021

• Could Chicago PD’s Record-Keeping Failures Interfere with a Defendant’s Rights?

   Posted on September 23, 2021

• Major Changes to the Illinois Criminal Justice System – Part II

   Posted on August 19, 2021

• Major Changes to the Illinois Criminal Justice System – Part I

   Posted on August 10, 2021

• How Do Search and Seizure Laws Apply in Drug Possession Cases?

   Posted on June 25, 2021

• Will I Be Arrested If I Am Accused of Domestic Violence in Illinois?

   Posted on June 04, 2021

• When Can a Juvenile Offender Be Tried as an Adult in Illinois?

   Posted on March 10, 2021

• New Criminal Justice Reform Law Eliminates Cash Bail in Illinois

   Posted on January 25, 2021

• Have Illinois Domestic Violence Cases Increased Because of COVID-19?

   Posted on December 08, 2020

• What Are the Consequences of Domestic Violence Accusations?

   Posted on September 15, 2020

• What Should I Do If I Am Pulled Over By a Police Officer in Illinois?

   Posted on August 28, 2020

• What Are Common Alcohol-Related Charges for Those Under 21?

   Posted on June 16, 2020

• How Do Recent Changes to Title IX Affect Sexual Assault Cases?

   Posted on May 11, 2020

• How Do Assault and Battery Charges Change When a Weapon is Involved?

   Posted on April 03, 2020

• What You Need to Know if You Are Arrested in Illinois

   Posted on December 18, 2019

• Can I Claim Self-Defense When Facing Assault or Battery Charges?

   Posted on September 23, 2019

• What Happens If I Do Not Follow My Probation Requirements?

   Posted on June 24, 2019

• Everything You Need to Know About Illinois’ New Recreational Marijuana Laws

   Posted on June 05, 2019

• Reckless Driving Charges and Penalties in Illinois

   Posted on May 21, 2019

• Understanding Illinois’ Probation Requirements

   Posted on May 07, 2019

• Can You Go to Jail for Aggravated Speeding in Illinois?

   Posted on March 26, 2019

• 3 Tips to Help You Succeed in Your Criminal Court Case

   Posted on February 07, 2019

• How a Domestic Violence Order of Protection Can Affect You

   Posted on January 22, 2019

• Underage Drinking and Parental Responsibility in Illinois

   Posted on January 10, 2019

• Illinois Fake ID Laws Can Mean Real Trouble for Violators

   Posted on November 06, 2018

• Tips for Handling Police Questioning

   Posted on August 09, 2018

• What Can Happen When You Bounce a Check?

   Posted on July 17, 2018

• Are Miranda Rights Required in Criminal Cases?

   Posted on June 29, 2018

• A Bartender’s Responsibility and Liability

   Posted on June 08, 2018

• Your Smart Technology May Act Against You in Court

   Posted on May 15, 2018

• Warrantless Entry: Can Police Search My Property Without My Consent?

   Posted on May 04, 2018

• Battered Woman Syndrome as an Illinois Criminal Defense

   Posted on April 20, 2018

• Can Arguing with an On-Duty Officer Result in a Criminal Record?

   Posted on April 13, 2018

• Questioning the Utilization of Surveillance Footage in Criminal Cases

   Posted on March 16, 2018

• Careful Driving After Drinking Does Not Eliminate the Risk of DUI Charges

   Posted on March 09, 2018

• New Domestic Violence Laws Affect Cell Phone Bills

   Posted on March 01, 2018

• Florida School Shooting Prompts a Review of Gun Laws for Illinois Lawmakers

   Posted on February 22, 2018

• Defending Charges of Domestic Violence Against Parents

   Posted on January 22, 2018

• Juveniles Get a Helping Hand with Criminal Record Expungement

   Posted on January 08, 2018

• Assault vs. Aggravated Assault - What is the Difference?

   Posted on October 03, 2017

• Deputy Attorney General Announces Crackdown on Cybercrimes

   Posted on September 26, 2017

• Understanding Your Rights in a Criminal Charges Case

   Posted on September 11, 2017

• Everything You Need to Know About Illinois’ New Bail Reform Act

   Posted on September 01, 2017

• Understanding the Possible Consequences of an Assault Charge in Illinois

   Posted on August 31, 2017

• Asset Forfeiture Laws in Illinois May Be Set to Change

   Posted on July 21, 2017

• Governor Signs Bail Reform Measure

   Posted on July 12, 2017

• Civil Forfeiture in Illinois

   Posted on June 23, 2017

• Illinois Gun Laws Explained

   Posted on June 16, 2017

• Man Convicted of Plotting to Kidnap State’s Attorney

   Posted on June 09, 2017

• Stop and Frisk in Illinois

   Posted on May 19, 2017

• Facing Gun Possession Charges? Jail Time and Fines Might Be in Your Future

   Posted on May 12, 2017

• Involuntary Manslaughter or Reckless Homicide in Illinois?

   Posted on April 25, 2017

• What Does Your ‘Right to Remain Silent’ Mean?

   Posted on April 10, 2017

• Bill Would Raise the Threshold Amount for Felony Theft

   Posted on April 03, 2017

• Could You Be Guilty of Criminal Conspiracy?

   Posted on March 21, 2017

• Read This Before You Take a Plea Deal

   Posted on March 13, 2017

• Bail in Illinois: Four Facts to Consider

   Posted on February 14, 2017

• What Do the New Guilty Plea Laws Mean for Your Case?

   Posted on February 01, 2017

• Find Out Whether the Knife You Carry is Illegal

   Posted on January 16, 2017

• Assault Charges: Are You Really Responsible for Their Feelings?

   Posted on December 29, 2016

• How the Illinois Domestic Violence Act Relates to You

   Posted on November 24, 2016

• Can You Use Justifiable Force as a Defense in Your Criminal Case?

   Posted on October 31, 2016

• Accusations of Credit Card Fraud

   Posted on October 12, 2016

• Arrested vs. Charged

   Posted on September 21, 2016

• Insane or Incompetent?: Criminal Defense in Illinois

   Posted on July 08, 2016

• License Suspension and Reinstatement

   Posted on May 24, 2016

• Investigating Domestic Violence and Assault

   Posted on May 16, 2016

• Understanding Statutes of Limitations for Crimes

   Posted on March 30, 2016

• Bad Checks, Check Fraud, and Deceptive Practices

   Posted on February 23, 2016

• Understanding Illinois Stalking Crimes

   Posted on February 16, 2016

• Why You Shouldn’t Worry About “Looking Guilty” When Exercising Your Rights

   Posted on February 02, 2016

• What is Computer Tampering?

   Posted on January 26, 2016

• What it Means to be Sentenced to Probation

   Posted on January 19, 2016

• Major Types of Illinois Property Crimes

   Posted on November 23, 2015

• Sexting in Illinois

   Posted on November 09, 2015

• When a Custody Dispute Becomes a Criminal Case

   Posted on November 02, 2015

• Can I Get an Illinois Arrest Erased from My Record?

   Posted on October 05, 2015

• What Does it Mean When the Police Say “You Have the Right to Remain Silent”?

   Posted on September 29, 2015

• Should I Take a Plea Bargain?

   Posted on September 12, 2015

• How Much Time Will I Serve If I am Convicted of a Crime in Illinois?

   Posted on September 04, 2015