Entries by m16Dev

Importance of Jury Diversity: From a Chicago Criminal Lawyer

In light of the controversial jury trial verdicts that have been in the news lately, I can’t help but reflect on my successful jury trials and the main factors that contributed to our success. The one factor that consistently pops into my mind is the fact that we had a very diverse jury for majority […]

How Bonds Work in Cook County: From a Chicago Criminal Lawyer

Let’s begin with the basics. The Illinois Supreme Court set forth laws that require a bail be established whenever someone is charged with a crime. A bond is cash or property that is deposited with the court to ensure that you will appear in court when you are ordered to do so in exchange for […]