What really happens when you’re charged with a crime?
Inside Criminal Defense takes you behind the scenes of the criminal justice system with the attorneys who deal with these cases every day. From DUI arrests and misdemeanors to serious felony charges, we talk about what happens after an arrest, the decisions that can change a case, common mistakes people make, and the questions you’re probably afraid to ask.
No complicated legal jargon. No sugarcoating. Just honest conversations, real legal insight, and a closer look at what it takes to defend your rights.
Gun Charges in Illinois: What Can Get You Charged? | Episode 5
Having a FOID card or legally owning a firearm doesn't automatically mean every situation involving that firearm is lawful in Illinois. In this episode of Inside Criminal Defense, Attorney James Brzezinski explains some of the circumstances that can lead to firearm charges and why details such as possession, location, transportation, legal eligibility, and who had control of the firearm can become important in a criminal case. If you or someone you know is facing a firearm or weapons charge i...
23 Sept 2026
How to Choose the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer
Choosing a criminal defense lawyer is about more than bold promises or what you see in an advertisement. In this episode of Inside Criminal Defense, Gordon Hirsch explains what to consider when choosing an attorney to handle a criminal or serious traffic case. Including experience, preparation, evidence review, communication, honesty, and readiness for trial.If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges in Illinois, getting clear legal guidance can help you better understand the...
9 Sept 2026
Charged With a Crime? How the Right Defense Strategy Can Protect Your Future
What can actually be done after you're charged with a crime? In this episode of Inside Criminal Defense, Gordon Hirsch explains how a strong criminal defense strategy is built step by step, from reviewing the evidence and challenging legal procedures to identifying opportunities that may protect your record, driving privileges, employment, and future.The right strategy starts early, while options are still available. ⚖️ Hirsch Law Group helps individuals facing criminal and DUI charges in Ill...
26 Aug 2026
How Prosecutors Build Criminal & DUI Cases
How do prosecutors build a criminal or DUI case? In Episode 2 of Inside Criminal Defense, Gordon Hirsch takes you behind the scenes of how criminal cases are built and how defense attorneys evaluate the evidence. We discuss police reports, witness statements, video recordings, testing results, probable cause, potential constitutional violations, and how these factors can shape a defense strategy. Because in criminal defense, preparation matters. Understanding how the system works is the first...
12 Aug 2026
Temp 1. Ep. 1 Arrested I Illinois? What happens next?
Just got arrested in Illinois? What happens next? In this episode of Inside Criminal Defense, Gordon Hirsch, founder of Hirsch Law Group, breaks down what happens in the first hours and days after an arrest—and why timing can matter so much in a criminal defense case. From court dates and prosecutor review to common mistakes that can hurt your case, Gordon explains what you need to know before making decisions that could affect your record, license, freedom, and future. If you or someone you ...
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