Category: Federal Criminal Defense

Historical data notice: This article was originally published on January 27, 2020. The rankings below reflect the crime data analyzed for the original report and should not be interpreted as a current assessment of any CTA station, route, or neighborhood. Crime patterns, ridership, reporting practices, and CTA operations change...

A criminal case can turn on the credibility of a single police officer.

Police officers often testify as important government witnesses. Jurors may naturally give significant weight to an officer's testimony because of the officer's training, experience, and position.

But police testimony is still evidence.

A federal criminal case can threaten much more than a defendant’s liberty. The government may also attempt to seize money, property, and other assets through criminal forfeiture.

In one federal case in Chicago, the government sought a Preliminary Order of Forfeiture against my client involving approximately $550,000 in property...

Florida Firearms Defense Attorney Discusses Open Carry Law

Florida's open carry law changed significantly in September 2025, creating important questions for gun owners about where firearms may legally be carried and when lawful possession can result in criminal charges.

Florida firearms defense attorney...