Author: Adam B. Lawler

The controlling Illinois Statute is 720 ILCS 5/21-3 which provides: “A person commits the offense of Trespass when he/she: PENALTIES Trespass to real property is a Class B misdemeanor. It is punishable by up to 180 days in the county jail; up to 24 months court supervision, conditional discharge or probation; and/or fines up to […]

The controlling Illinois Statute is 720 ILCS 5/26-1 which provides: (see below for each particular subpart’s penalty details) “A person commits the offense of Disorderly Conduct when he/she knowingly: PENALTIES Section (1) is a Class C misdemeanor which is punishable by up to 30 days in the county jail; up to 24 months court supervision, […]

The controlling Illinois Statute is 720 ILCS 5/31-1 which provides: “A person who knowingly resists or obstructs the performance by one known to the person to be a peace officer, firefighter, or correctional institution employee of any authorized act within his official capacity commits a Class A misdemeanor.” PENALTIES Resisting Arrest is a Class A […]

The controlling Illinois Statute is 720 ILCS 5/12-3 which provides in part: “A person commits battery if he or she knowingly without legal justification by any means (1) causes bodily harm to an individual or (2) makes physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an individual” PENALTIES Battery is a Class A Misdemeanor. […]

Lawler Brown can provide legal representation for the following drug offenses (not cumulative): OVERVIEW There are several types of drug charges. Depending on the charge, there are varying penalties. The potential sentence varies depending on the offense.  The range of punishment in general is as follows: felony or misdemeanor conviction, probation or court supervision, incarceration […]

Whether you are in the early stages of starting a business of your own, or you’ve invested your life in building a successful venture, you have a lot of hopes — and often money — at stake. A successful business is hard work, but getting good legal advice to help you make decisions, minimize risk […]