Chicago Businesses Cited and Fined for Disobeying Stay-at-Home Order
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Chicago Businesses Cited and Fined for Disobeying Stay-at-Home Order
This week, the city of Chicago fined eight local businesses a total of $120,000 for disobeying the current stay-at-home order. According to Book Club Chicago, the city has conducted almost 700 investigations into businesses since
Violating a Stay-at-Home Order Could Result in a Misdemeanor Charge
Beginning today, Saturday, March 21, through Tuesday, April 7, Illinois residents must comply with a stay-at-home order. Governor Pritzker issued the order in response to a rise in COVID-19 (coronavirus) cases around the state in
Unlawful Use of a Weapon Charge
A common charge in the state of Illinois is Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Often, this charge will be related to firearms, but the law includes other weapons as well, such as knives, explosives, tasers,
Alcohol-Related Charges Common in Illinois
People all across Chicago and Illinois will be celebrating the 4th of July weekend with friends and family at barbecues, fireworks displays, and parties. Many of these celebrations will have alcohol present for guests to
Criminal Trespass Charge in the State of Illinois
Charges for criminal trespass in Illinois range from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class 4 felony depending on the subsection that is violated. Criminal trespass subsections in Illinois law include: Criminal Trespass to Vehicles
Court Supervision in Illinois
Many of my clients ask me, “What is supervision?” In Illinois, if you are charged with a misdemeanor criminal offense you are most likely eligible for “Court Supervision” even if you are found guilty after
Possession/DUI Laws During Festival Season
Summer is almost here in Chicago, meaning a calendar full of street festivals and concerts nearly every weekend. After a cold winter inside, events like Lollapalooza, Pitchfork Music Festival, Do Division, and Jazz Fest feel
Expunging/Sealing Criminal Records in Illinois
In many instances, you are able to request that your criminal records are expunged or sealed after a period of time after the offense occurred. There are differences between expunging and sealing. Expunging vs. Sealing
Assault Charges Under Illinois Law
Under Illinois law, an individual commits “assault” when, “without lawful authority, he or she knowingly engages in conduct which places another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery.” That means that assault is committed when
Unlawful Possession of Ammunition in Illinois
To legally possess a firearm in the State of Illinois an individual must carry and maintain a Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card. However, you may not know that a FOID card is also required to
Domestic Battery in Illinois
The most serious misdemeanor offense you can face in Illinois is Domestic Battery (720 ILCS 5/12-3.2). Only a DUI (625 ILCS 5/11-503) may jeopardize your career, family circumstances, and personal life as much as a
Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding
In addition to Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (625 ILCS 5/11-501) or Reckless Driving (625 ILCS 5/11-503), there are other traffic offenses in Illinois that are serious, such as Aggravated Fleeing or
Unlawful Use of a Weapon in Illinois
Weapon and firearm offenses are serious criminal cases for prosecuting attorneys in both Federal and Illinois State courts. A common charge is Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Though other weapon types fall under this charge,
Common Battery Charges in Illinois
One of the most common misdemeanor charges in the City of Chicago is an alleged violation of 720 ILCS 5/12-3(A)(1) or (A)(2) entitled battery. People are often charged with battery after getting into a fight
DUI Impoundment, Suspension, and Criminal Charges | Chicago
If you are charged with a DUI in Chicago, IL, you may be charged $2,000 plus towing and storage for a vehicle seizure and impoundment; a six (6) month, one (1) year, or three (3)
Ordinance Violations in Illinois
Ordinance Violations in Illinois Clients frequently ask me do I need a lawyer for an Ordinance Violation? In fact, most clients say: I was given an Ordinance Violation for a OFFENSE (Insert: Fake I.D., Public
Police Body Cameras in Illinois
Police body cameras will not be mandatory on January 1, 2016, but Public Act 99-0352 creates a policy for their use throughout the state of Illinois. Public Act 99-0352 is the nation’s most comprehensive piece
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License (625 ILCS 5/6-303)
About every week I get a call from a client charged with Driving on a Suspended License (625 ILCS 5/6-303). In almost every case, my client is stopped for a regulatory or equipment violation. These
Fake IDs in Illinois: Felony or Misdemeanor
It is easier than ever for a teenager to buy a Fake ID. Teenagers spend anywhere from $75 to $250 to obtain Fake IDs so that they can go to bars and restaurants. However, few
Guilty Plea: What to expect?
Guilty Plea: What to expect? People enter the criminal justice system from a variety of different backgrounds. Statistically, most people charged with drunk driving a.k.a. influenced driving a.k.a. driving under the influence of drugs or
Drug Possession and Cannabis Possession
Fenbert & Associates represents men, women and juveniles charged marijuana possession, cannabis possession, and other drug offenses. We are experienced and aggressive attorneys, ready to challenge the stop, frisk and/or search the defendant’s person, vehicle
Traffic Ticket Lawyer
How can we help with Traffic Ticket? Fenbert & Associates defends men and women with traffic tickets all across Chicago and Cook County, Du Page County, Will County, McHenry County and Kane County. Mr. Fenbert