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Do You Have A Right To A Phone Call After An Arrest?

Wirepoints reported Chicago arrest rates were down by about half for violent crimes in 2022 from 2019. However, individuals continue to face arrest, and when it happens, it is important for them to understand they have certain rights to protect their interests and ensure a fair legal process. One of...

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Criminal Defense

6 Ways Criminal Charges Can Become A Federal Case

Facing legal troubles can be a daunting experience. Understanding how a criminal charge can escalate to federal charges is important for anyone navigating the justice system. 1. Crossing state lines Criminal charges often start at the state level, but they can quickly become federal if the alleged crime involves crossing...

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White Collar Crimes

Ways To Fight Insider Trading Charges

Insider trading is a serious financial crime with the potential for severe consequences upon conviction. The good news is that accusations of insider trading do not guarantee a conviction. There are several strategies to defend yourself against insider trading charges. Information was publicly available If the information you used to...

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White Collar Crimes

Are Police Allowed To Search Your Workplace?

In the wake of a criminal arrest, it is important to understand whether the police can search your workplace without your consent. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. This protection extends to your workplace as well, but there...

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White Collar Crimes

What Are The Psychological Factors Of White Collar Crime?

A Psychiatry, Psychology and Law study showed most people who commit white collar crimes have no prior criminal history. Additionally, the typical age of these offenders is mid-30s, which is much different in comparison to other types of criminal activity where the age is usually lower for a first-time offender....

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Criminal Defense

Why Is There A Push For Criminal Justice Reform?

According to the Equal Justice Initiative, the driving force behind criminal justice reform in the United States is to create a fairer system. Statistics show that incarcerated individuals usually are people of color and from lower income brackets. In recent years, the winds of change have swept through the realm...

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White Collar Crimes

6 Biggest Reasons Convicted Offenders Continue To Commit Crimes

Crime and criminal behavior continue to be prevalent issues in society, and one issue that goes hand in hand with crime is that of repeat offenders. This pattern, known as recidivism, is not just a problem for the individual offender but for communities and society at large. The World Population...

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White Collar Crimes

Can You Return To The Workforce After A White-Collar Crime?

Corporate criminal activity can cost you your career and leave you battling image issues. Your actions may cause others to lose trust in you which will harm your credibility. As you prepare to settle the consequences you face for your involvement in a white-collar crime, you might wonder if you...

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Criminal Defense

Navigating Your Rights During Illinois Police Interrogations

Every individual has rights during interactions with law enforcement, regardless of the circumstances. Intense situations like crime investigations do not diminish your rights. So, can Illinois police force you to confess to a crime you did not commit? Understanding your rights and how law enforcement conducts investigations in Illinois is...

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Easy to work with – and hard to work against. A veteran of many high profile federal and state cases, clients are often surprised by how approachable they find Damon. But having seen him at trial dozens of times over the years, I can attest to his powerful motions practice, ability to conduct relentless cross-examinations, and give moving openings/closings. With personal and professional qualities that make him easy to work with – and hard to work against – anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney would be in great hands with Damon Cheronis.

Andy B. Chicago, IL

A lawyer who truly cares and listens to his clients. Damon, is a lawyer who truly cares and listens to his clients. He was totally prepared for the case so he was never surprised by the prosecutions evidence or arguments. He and was able to put the prosecutors in a defensive mode. He was by far the best attorney in the court room. I would highly recommend him to everyone.

John D. Chicago, IL

More than just and attorney! Very professional, always pays attention to detail and hungry to fight for his clients. The price I paid does come close to how hard he works. More than just and attorney! I definitely would recommend Damon to anyone I knew who needed a good attorney.

Ashley C. Chicago, IL