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Most federal criminal cases are resolved through plea agreement. As a condition to such a plea, defendants often agree to waive their statutory right to appeal their conviction and sentence. While the appellate waiver wording varies by case, such waivers are generally enforceable in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Enforceability exists...

Today, the Seventh Circuit issued a scorching opinion in the criminal appeal of United States v. Witkemper. The case concerned a small business owner who failed to withhold federal payroll taxes from his employees’ wages. In a bench trial, the district court found him guilty of not paying the taxes. The Seventh...

I had the honor of being published in this month's edition of the Illinois Bar Journal. The article is entitled, "Defining Lewdness: Illinois Courts Struggle For Consistency." It examines a contentious issue that has the potential to ensnare many as the use of smart phones continues to proliferate.

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