How is child pornography defined in Illinois? Child pornography, under Illinois law, is any depiction, either by film, video, or photo, of an individual under 18 who is nude or engaged in a sex act or sexual conduct. It is illegal to produce and distribute […]
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Most police encounters start with some sort of police investigation or an allegation of a crime. When you encounter the police, it is essential to have an experienced attorney on your side to provide excellent criminal defense Cook County Illinois. The MacNeil Firm has handled […]
Read moreIn Illinois, assault is defined as when a person knowingly, and without lawful authority places another person in a reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery. If your facing assault charges, you need dedicated and experienced criminal defense in Illinois. The MacNeil Firm is here to […]
Read moreIt can be extremely frustrating and embarrassing when you’re facing child pornography allegations in Illinois. If that is the situation you are in, you need representation that has the experience to help you through the legal process. At The MacNeil Firm, our attorneys take a […]
Read moreThere are many misconceptions about DUI arrests. The consequence of the arrest depend on the circumstances surrounding your case. Why were you pulled over? What evidence did the officer have? What chemical tests were administered and were they implemented with fidelity? Whatever the circumstances, our […]
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It is important to understand your rights if you have been drinking and you get pulled over. You are already going to be in a vulnerable position, so it’s important to be prepared. Of course, nobody thinks that it will happen to them, but DUI’s […]
Read moreJust by sheer numbers, most DUI cases are resolved before a bench trial or a jury trial. However, if you are looking for someone with trial experience, DUI defense attorney Don MacNeil is here to help. We provide our clients with aggressive advocacy, especially when […]
Read moreI have successfully represented countless CDL drivers in different cases, including DUIs. My goal with CDL drivers is to keep their license valid, and their records clean. When it comes to DUI defense and CDLs, it is essential to have attorneys that are experienced and […]
Read moreHow Has DUI Law Changed Over the Years in Illinois? The penalties for DUI have become more severe and it is probably going to continue to get worse in the future. When I first started practicing in 1998, the limit for blood alcohol (BAC) was […]
Read moreI am a trial attorney and an experienced one at that. That is what I like to do, and that is what I am trained to do. I am very realistic about the evidence in my clients’ cases. I am not going to take a […]
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