C. Norris Law Group Legal Blog

The odds are high that you already have some idea of your Miranda Rights. The prevalence of crime dramas on television have made the words, “You have the right to remain silent…” very familiar to most people. However, you probably don’t really understand when you’re...

There's a scene in a popular science fiction action film where two of the main characters hold back their coats to reveal that they have a virtual armory of weapons strapped to their bodies. For many people, the idea of concealed weaponry aligns with this image of...

When you think of someone getting a DUI, it’s normally when they’re pulled over. They might have been weaving in the roadway or moving too quickly or slowly. Then, the police stop them and realize that they’re impaired.  Did you know that DUI charges can happen after...

Everything from family traditions to personal experiences influence how people see the world. Police officers will have their own unique perspective on life, just like anyone else will. Most individuals will treat certain people differently because of their life...

You and your friends went out to celebrate for your 21st birthday, and you had a great time. You had only two drinks the entire night, but they were enough to give you a buzz and keep you in a celebratory mood. As the night was winding down, you ordered a soda and...

People count on the criminal justice system to handle cases in which people break the law. They generally don’t think that a person can be convicted of a crime that never even happened based on fabricated or mistaken statements from alleged victims or witnesses....

Far too many residents in Chicago, IL, have been incarcerated for crimes they never committed. While some may not have had effective counsel, many more were likely just pushed along through a legal system that tends to favor the prosecution. Unfortunately, many...

For a teenager testing the boundaries, experimenting with drugs and alcohol may be the most recent in a long string of frustrating and defiant behaviors. As a parent, you may feel overwhelmed or at your wit's end with your child's resistance to your rules. When they...