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Can You Go To Jail For Mortgage Fraud?

Mortgage fraud is a serious crime that involves intentionally providing false or misleading information during the mortgage application process. If caught and convicted of mortgage fraud, individuals can face severe legal consequences. Learn more about mortgage fraud and the potential for imprisonment in these cases. Understanding mortgage fraud Mortgage fraud occurs when an individual intentionally deceives a lender to obtain a mortgage loan or secure favorable terms. This fraudulent behavior can take various forms, including...

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Criminal Defense

What Is Happening With The Pretrial Fairness Act?

In 2021 the state of Illinois passed the Pretrial Fairness Act. This legislation was groundbreaking in that it focused on the rights of the accused. While the U.S. Constitution ensures all individuals accessed of crimes are innocent until the state proves them guilty, this reformation act reinforced that idea. However, it has faced some roadblocks. End of cash bond When a person faces criminal accusations, they typically end up under arrest. A judge then will...

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White Collar Crimes

Is Tax Evasion Punishable By Prison Time?

As an Illinois resident under suspicion of tax evasion, you may feel fearful about the...

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White Collar Crimes

Investigation Reveals Cook County Fraud With Federal Funds

Any time a company—whether in the public or private sector—uses federal funds, there are stipulations on how to use that money and how to pay it back. If employees and managers fail to stick to those stipulations, there may be cause for fraud allegations. As Chicago WBEZ reports, an ongoing investigation into fraud in Cook County has caused six workers to resign, with more awaiting disciplinary action. Applying for the Paycheck Protection Program The federal...

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Criminal Defense

What Should You Do When Invoking Your Right To Remain Silent?

Few things in life are scarier than facing criminal prosecution. After all, depending on the seriousness of the crime prosecutors believe you committed, you might encounter steep fines or imprisonment. You also might have to deal with having a criminal record for the remainder of your life. Luckily, as an American, you have some fundamental rights that protect you when you are going through the criminal justice process. A valuable one is your right to...

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Criminal Defense

Supreme Court Hears Safe-t Act Arguments

Criminal justice reform is a complicated process involving small victories and occasional backsteps. As much as some wish for sweeping reform that sticks, the reality is more nuanced. Recently, Illinois passed the SAFE-T Act. One of the laws included in part of the act eliminated the use of cash bail as of January 1, 2023. This law restricts judges from requiring a monetary amount to afford bail—and instead holding those who qualify is a fleeing...

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Criminal Defense

Are You Aware Of What An Unlawful Search And Seizure Is?

As a suspect in a criminal investigation, the United States Constitution provides you with important protection. Any violation of these rights could help with your defense against the charges of your case. You have protection against unlawful searches and seizures. Evidence obtained unlawfully could get your charges dismissed. A reasonable expectation of privacy Under the Fourth Amendment, the police must have a valid search or arrest warrant before conducting a formal search and seizure of...

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White Collar Crimes

What The Fbi Looks For In A Corporate Fraud Investigation

Corporate America is a multifaceted arena of entrepreneurs, investors and business owners participating in a global market. Taken as a whole, it sees billions of dollars change hands every day. Alongside those dollars is information like transactions and trades. In the digital age, every record kept down to the time of day often has a cloud-based backup. When authorities suspect fraud in any industry, they often seek verification of these records through warrants for both...

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Criminal Defense

Legislation makes name changes for convicted felons easier

Felony convictions can have a lasting effect on your life beyond any time you may spend in prison. However, starting on January 1, 2024, moving forward will be easier for some individuals with felony convictions who want to change their names. What does the new law do? What House Bill 2542 does When House Bill 2542 goes into effect, people with a felony conviction for identity theft and those who are on a registration due...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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