How Can I Prove I Was Wrongfully Convicted of a Crime?
When someone is arrested, they are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The United States Constitution guarantees our civil rights to legal counsel and a fair trial. We trust that justice will prevail, and innocent people will be found not guilty. However, what happens when the justice system fails and a person is...
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Overview Of The Cost Of Police Misconduct Act
Following the death of George Floyd and nationwide protests over police brutality last year, legislation was introduced in Congress to bring more publicity to police department civil settlements. The legislation would also publicize important details about misconduct allegations made against law enforcement officers. Although the bill faces uncertainty because of other...
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Can I Sue If I Contract COVID in an Illinois Jail?
Correctional facilities such as jails and prisons are legally required to take reasonable steps to keep inmates safe. If you or a loved one contracted COVID while incarcerated in Illinois, you may have a legal claim. Legal action is already underway against state officials and others who have neglected their duties to...
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The Trouble with Cash Bail
As we enter 2021, we're able to look back at the many calls for social justice reform that occupied most of last year, made headlines, and national news all amid a global pandemic. Protests have led to increased awareness of flaws within...
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Chester Weger and the Starved Rock Murders
Thanks to the rise and popularity of crime dramas, podcasts, and documentaries, the average person has become much more knowledgeable regarding legal and investigative topics. One area that has been highlighted extensively in the media is that of false or coerced confessions that often occur within our judicial system. It was not...
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The True Story Behind “The Trial Of The Chicago 7”
Netflix recently streamed “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” a dramatization of the story of seven antiwar activists who were allegedly behind the riots that took place at the 1968 Democratic National Convention. The Aaron Sorkin film has all the elements of a compelling legal drama: politics, violence, and the civil unrest...
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Understanding Police Brutality and Misconduct
Police brutality and other forms of misconduct are unacceptable. But victims are often afraid to speak up and worry that the justice system will be stacked against them. While taking on the police is no easy task, having the right attorney will substantially increase your likelihood of receiving compensation for the injustices...
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Man Convicted in Starved Rock Murders, Freed From Prison
Chester Weger, convicted in the infamous Starved Rock State Park murders decades ago, was released from prison on February 21. Mr. Weger, who had been serving a life sentence, was granted parole by the Illinois Prison Review Board in November 2019. Hale Law Group represented Mr. Weger in his...
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Hale Law Group is representing Derrick West in a claim alleging that he was brutally beaten by Florida Department of Corrections Officers in 2017. Andy Hale is serving pro hac vice, collaborating with local co-counsel Mary Sherris in Orlando, Florida. The complaint against the Florida Department of Corrections, and...
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Cook County Jail: A “Petri Dish” For Coronavirus
Chicago's Cook County Jail is the largest single-site jail in the United States. And as coronavirus has swept the country, it was only a matter of time before detention centers felt the brunt of the epidemic. Sheriff Tom Dart says that time has come. The jail has reported...
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Can Law Enforcement Take – And Keep – My Property?
Most people know that if they are arrested and accused of a crime, they could be looking at jail time, fines, and probation. Not as many understand that the police can also seize property if they believe it was involved in the alleged crime. Even worse, the police can keep the property...
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Understanding Your Fourth Amendment Rights
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects every American from illegal searches and seizures. But just because we are promised this civil right does not mean all of us enjoy it. Unfortunately, the police regularly disregard the Fourth Amendment in carrying out its law enforcement duties. The civil rights attorneys of...
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