On Behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Accidents happen. When accidents turn deadly, they’re often the result of ordinary mistakes or negligence. As such, there are no criminal charges involved, although the victim’s survivors are permitted to take action in civil court through lawsuits. When someone’s...
On Behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
We’ve talked pretty extensively about assault, which is a charge you can face for merely threatening someone with physical harm. When a threat turns into actual physical contact with another person, however, that’s no longer assault. Instead, you may be charged with...
On Behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
We’ve talked before about the way that “simple” assault charges are applied under Illinois law. Now, let’s talk about what it means when the prosecution ups the ante and charges someone with aggravated assault. What is aggravated assault? Putting someone in fear of...
On Behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
When tensions are running high, a minor dispute with a friend, relative, neighbor or even a stranger can suddenly turn ugly. The next thing you know, you may be facing assault charges. What is simple assault? Even though people often use the terms “assault and...
On Behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Mar 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Having a weapon in your possession without the proper authorization and paperwork is treated as a serious criminal offense in Illinois. Naturally, discharging a firearm into a crowd, building or vehicle can also get you into serious trouble. But that’s not the only...
On Behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Feb 24, 2021 | Firm News
As Black History Month 2021 draws to a conclusion, we shine a spotlight on Black attorneys who have helped shape the landscape of American law. Without their brilliance and courage, advances such as the Illinois Criminal Justice and Police Reforms Bill would not be...
On Behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Jan 29, 2021 | DUI Defense
In most DUI cases, the breath or blood test results are one of the key pieces of evidence. Manufacturers, police departments and prosecutors in Chicago and across the country swear that these machines are scientifically accurate and can almost always tell when a...
On Behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Dec 15, 2020 | Firm News
When you’ve been pulled over and the police suspect you’ve been drinking, they will probably ask you to perform some field sobriety tests. You do have the right to refuse these tests. A refusal will not lead to any additional penalties. However, few people are aware...
On Behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Dec 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
We’ve previously discussed the fact that merely having a firearm in your possession without the proper authorization can lead to criminal charges, so it’s probably no surprise that the unlawful discharge of a firearm can also be a serious offense. What is the...
On Behalf of The Law Office of C.N. Norris, LLC | Dec 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
The U.S. The Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms, but Illinois law imposes some strict requirements on gun owners. Run afoul of them, and you may find yourself facing serious charges, including the unlawful use of a weapon, or UUW. What is a UUW offense?...
