Criminal Cases We Defend in Southern Illinois

DUI Defense
Aggravated DUI causing great bodily harm, misdemeanor DUI, statutory summary suspension hearings, MDDP, BAIID, and full license reinstatement. A DUI conviction can mean jail time, license revocation, ignition interlock devices, and a permanent criminal record that affects employment and insurance

Violent Crimes
First degree murder, attempt murder, armed robbery, home invasion, arson, and aggravated battery. These charges carry decades in prison — many with mandatory minimum sentences and truth-in-sentencing requirements that eliminate early release.

Sex Offenses
Predatory criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and failure to register. These charges carry mandatory prison sentences and lifetime sex offender registration.

Domestic Violence
Aggravated domestic battery (strangulation, GBH), domestic battery, stalking, and orders of protection. Beyond prison time, a conviction triggers firearm restrictions, immigration consequences, and can devastate custody proceedings.

Guns & Weapons
Aggravated battery/discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession by repeat offender, and UPW by felon. Illinois weapons charges carry mandatory minimums of 3-15 years with no probation eligibility.

Drug Crimes
Unlawful possession of controlled substances, delivery and manufacturing charges, and cannabis offenses. Erin fights for dismissals, Drug Court alternatives, and diversionary programs.

Property Crimes
Burglary, residential burglary, retail theft, and theft from person. Property crimes range from Class A misdemeanors to Class 1 felonies — carrying up to 15 years in prison.

Juvenile Defense
Detention hearings, transfer to adult court, extended jurisdiction prosecutions, and sex offender registry removal. The juvenile system operates differently with unique procedures and protections.

Traffic Offenses
Aggravated reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, driving on a suspended or revoked license. Serious traffic offenses can carry felony charges and mandatory license revocation.

Expungement & Sealing
Illinois law allows certain arrests and convictions to be expunged or sealed — removing barriers to employment, housing, and professional licensing.


