Our firm understands that being charged with a criminal offense can be one of the most unsettling and daunting occurrences to happen to an individual. Nothing can prepare you for an arrest and subsequent stay at the local police station while awaiting questioning or for formal criminal charges to be brought against you or a family member. And if you have never been through this process before, your first inclination might be to make a statement in the hopes that they will set you free. This would be your first mistake. Before speaking with any law enforcement personnel, you need to obtain legal representation from an experienced Chicago criminal lawyer.