Archives for: March 25th, 2013

Simple Battery can be a Simple Expungement

Is a battery conviction preventing you from moving on with your life?  Most people assume that a misdemeanor battery conviction cannot be expunged, but this is inaccurate.  A misdemeanor battery conviction can be expunged.

When you apply for a job or housing, a basic background check will reveal your battery conviction.  An employer or landlord may be hesitant to move forward because of the nature of your criminal background.When your Read More

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Expedite Your Expungement: It is Now Faster to Expunge Your Past and Expand Your Future!

Worried that your criminal record may stand in the way of that great new job?  What about apartment screening applications?  In the past, my clients often wondered if they could expedite their Chicago expungement petitions.  Unfortunately, because of the backlog in Cook County, expediting an expungement petition was nearly impossible.  The expected time frame for a court order clearing your criminal record was anywhere from 3 to 6 months.

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Man arrested with gun in holster challenging concealed carry ban

A Chicago man found with a loaded gun in his car says felony weapons charges against him should be dropped because of a court ruling that tossed out Illinois’ concealed carry ban.

Deafalla Haddad was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon after he was pulled over for speeding in November in Schiller Park and informed the officer he was carrying a loaded gun in a waistband holster.

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Case Dismissed = Automatic Clearing of Criminal Records?

I am often asked the following, “I was arrested and my case was dismissed.  Is my record automatically cleared?” OR “I went to trial and was found Not Guilty.  Is my record automatically cleared?”  The answer to both questions is a resounding NO.  Even if your case was dismissed, or you were found Not Guilty at trial, your arrest will remain on your record until you petition to have it Read More

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