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Gordon H. Hirsch
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Hirsch Law Group
128 N. Scott St. Joliet, IL 60432» view map
Criminal Defense Law
We Defend Tough Cases

From simple, petty cases to the most complex criminal charges, we are dedicated to providing aggressive legal services to our clients.

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1. Gordon H. Hirsch Joliet, IL
  Attorney at Law - IL, 2000
  DePaul University J.D. 2000
2. AboutHirsch Law Group
  Former Prosecutor Turned Aggressive Criminal Defense Attorney
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  Criminal Defense Law
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Eric J Blatti

Criminal, Traffic, DUI-DWI, Misdemeanor, White Collar Crime

Attorney Eric J. Blatti was born in the state of Illinois, specifically the Joliet area. He has since remained a part of the local community. Eric gra... (more)

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815-744-2500

54 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, IL 60432

Cosmo Tedone

Criminal, Divorce & Family Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, DUI-DWI

Joliet Criminal Defense Lawyer

Cosmo J. Tedone was born on December 13, 1966 in Manchester, Connecticut. Prior to forming the law firm, Tedone & Morton, P.C., he was the senior asso... (more)

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815-666-1285

58 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432

Kristine M. Honiotes

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Juvenile Law, Traffic, Felony

Kristine Honiotes is a trial lawyer with over 12 years of experience. As a former Will County Assistant Public Defender, she defended all types of fel... (more)

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815-409-7833

58 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432

Martin J. Shanahan

Criminal, DUI-DWI, Elder Law, Juvenile Law

Status: In Good Standing

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1415 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435

Chrystel L. Gavlin

Child Support, Criminal, Farms, DUI-DWI

Status: In Good Standing

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58 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432

Thomas Patrick Polacek

Traffic, Employee Rights, DUI-DWI, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 32 Years

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3601 Mcdonough St, Joliet, IL 60431

Thomas Polacek

Traffic, Employee Rights, DUI-DWI, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 32 Years

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3601 Mcdonough St, Joliet, IL 60431

Gary Pyles

Traffic, Motor Vehicle, DUI-DWI, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 34 Years

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3260 Executive Drive, Joliet, IL 60431

Gary Scott Pyles

Traffic, Motor Vehicle, DUI-DWI, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 34 Years

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3260 Executive Drive, Joliet, IL 60431

Robert Dumas Shutts

Traffic, DUI-DWI, Banking & Finance, Personal Injury

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 51 Years

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1000 Essington Road, Joliet, IL 60435

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LEGAL TERMS

INFRACTION

A minor violation of the law that is punishable only by a fine--for example, a traffic or parking ticket. Not all vehicle-related violations are infractions, ho... (more...)

A minor violation of the law that is punishable only by a fine--for example, a traffic or parking ticket. Not all vehicle-related violations are infractions, however--refusing to identify oneself when involved in an accident is a misdemeanor in some states.

CORPUS DELECTI

Latin for the 'body of the crime.' Used to describe physical evidence, such as the corpse of a murder victim or the charred frame of a torched building.

HUNG JURY

A jury unable to come to a final decision, resulting in a mistrial. Judges do their best to avoid hung juries, typically sending juries back into deliberations ... (more...)

A jury unable to come to a final decision, resulting in a mistrial. Judges do their best to avoid hung juries, typically sending juries back into deliberations with an assurance (sometimes known as a 'dynamite charge') that they will be able to reach a decision if they try harder. If a mistrial is declared, the case is tried again unless the parties settle the case (in a civil case) or the prosecution dismisses the charges or offers a plea bargain (in a criminal case).

EXPUNGE

To intentionally destroy, obliterate or strike out records or information in files, computers and other depositories. For example, state law may allow the crimi... (more...)

To intentionally destroy, obliterate or strike out records or information in files, computers and other depositories. For example, state law may allow the criminal records of a juvenile offender to be expunged when he reaches the age of majority, to allow him to begin his adult life with a clean record. Or, a company or government agency may routinely expunge out-of-date records to save storage space.

LINEUP

A procedure in which the police place a suspect in a line with a group of other people and ask an eyewitness to the crime to identify the person he saw at the c... (more...)

A procedure in which the police place a suspect in a line with a group of other people and ask an eyewitness to the crime to identify the person he saw at the crime scene. The police are supposed to choose similar-looking people to appear with the suspect. If the suspect alone matches the physical description of the perpetrator, evidence of the identification can be attacked at trial. For example, if the robber is described as a Latino male, and the suspect, a Latino male, is placed in a lineup with ten white males, a witness' identification of him as the robber will be challenged by the defense attorney.

NOLLE PROSEQUI

Latin for 'we shall no longer prosecute.' At trial, this is an entry made on the record by a prosecutor in a criminal case stating that he will no longer pursue... (more...)

Latin for 'we shall no longer prosecute.' At trial, this is an entry made on the record by a prosecutor in a criminal case stating that he will no longer pursue the matter. An entry of nolle prosequi may be made at any time after charges are brought and before a verdict is returned or a plea entered. Essentially, it is an admission on the part of the prosecution that some aspect of its case against the defendant has fallen apart. Most of the time, prosecutors need a judge's A1:C576 to 'nol-pros' a case. (See Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 48a.) Abbreviated 'nol. pros.' or 'nol-pros.'

BAIL

The money paid to the court, usually at arraignment or shortly thereafter, to ensure that an arrested person who is released from jail will show up at all requi... (more...)

The money paid to the court, usually at arraignment or shortly thereafter, to ensure that an arrested person who is released from jail will show up at all required court appearances. The amount of bail is determined by the local bail schedule, which is based on the seriousness of the offense. The judge can increase the bail if the prosecutor convinces him that the defendant is likely to flee (for example, if he has failed to show up in court in the past), or he can decrease it if the defense attorney shows that the defendant is unlikely to run (for example, he has strong ties to the community by way of a steady job and a family).

GRAND JURY

In criminal cases, a group that decides whether there is enough evidence to justify an indictment (formal charges) and a trial. A grand jury indictment is the f... (more...)

In criminal cases, a group that decides whether there is enough evidence to justify an indictment (formal charges) and a trial. A grand jury indictment is the first step, after arrest, in any formal prosecution of a felony.

ACTUS REUS

Latin for a 'guilty act.' The actus reus is the act which, in combination with a certain mental state, such as intent or recklessness, constitutes a crime. For ... (more...)

Latin for a 'guilty act.' The actus reus is the act which, in combination with a certain mental state, such as intent or recklessness, constitutes a crime. For example, the crime of theft requires physically taking something (the actus reus) coupled with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the object (the mental state, or mens rea).

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

People v. Van Schoyck

... objection, dismissed the three citations and recharged defendant, in an information, with driving with a blood-alcohol content over 0.08, noting in the charge the existence of the sentence-enhancing factor (driving on a revoked license), which elevated the DUI offense to ...

People v. Gonzalez

... begin there. Prior to January 1, 2006, section 11-501 provided that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) constituted aggravated DUI in six instances, none of which are relevant to further discussion. However, section ...

People v. Prouty

... After a bench trial, defendant, Edmund T. Prouty, was convicted of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) (625 ILCS 5/11 â€” 501(d)(1)(A) (West 2006)). ... The indictment stated that aggravated DUI was a Class 2 felony. ...

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Eric J Blatti

Cosmo Tedone

Kristine M. Honiotes

Martin J. Shanahan

Chrystel L. Gavlin

Thomas Patrick Polacek

Thomas Polacek

Gary Pyles

Gary Scott Pyles

Robert Dumas Shutts

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HUNG JURY

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People v. Prouty

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