Illinois Criminal Defense Blog
Traffic violations may result in license points
As people drive, they may sometimes fail to yield or run a stop sign. Some people may think these incidents do not matter if no one got hurt. However, Illinois law takes these traffic violations seriously. Many people may not know there are different types of traffic...
Consequences for Illinois drug charges
Drug-related offenses carry strict penalties in Illinois. State laws provide guidelines about how the judge will handle possession, trafficking and related charges. Before your court date, learn more about the potential legal consequences for a conviction. Felony...
Counterfeit drugs are a danger to society
With prescription medication, it is wise to only take the medication your doctor prescribed to you. If a doctor does not prescribe you a medication, then it is best that you do not trust another person’s medication. If you take someone else’s prescription medication,...
Are all forensic testing methods reliable?
Many criminal cases in Illinois and the United States rely on forensic testing to prove whether the defendant is guilty of committing the crime. Evidence found at the scene of the crime, on the victim or in the defendant’s possession may help to link or exonerate the...
Can you film police in Illinois?
If you photograph or film on-duty police officers in Illinois, you would probably be within your rights. Your First-Amendment right to free speech includes taking audiovisual recordings, and the Illinois eavesdropping laws that require consent of both parties before...
DUI charges and raising children
For many parents, a host of concerns arise from day to day. From financial uncertainty and issues involving a child's school performance to conflict within the family, there are a lot of hurdles that many parents have to work through. Unfortunately, some parents have...
What should you not do at a DUI checkpoint?
Illinois is one of the majority of states cracking down on drunk driving. As a result, there is a good chance you will encounter a DUI checkpoint during your travels, especially over a holiday weekend. If you do, FindLaw has a few words of advice pertaining to what...
How can you reinstate your license?
In Illinois, there are a number of different ways that you may receive a license suspension. License suspensions involve temporarily losing your driving privileges for a set time, explains the Illinois SOS Guide. If you face a license suspension, there are ways that...
Mandatory minimums in Illinois
Mandatory minimums are sentences that a judge must impose during a criminal proceeding. The length of a sentence depends on the severity of the crime according to Illinois law. This practice is controversial among lawmakers; some feel that mandatory minimums are...
DUI charges and protecting your child’s future
If you are the parent of a teen, our law office knows that daily life likely presents different challenges. This is a turbulent time in a young person's life and in some instances, additional and unexpected problems come up. For example, many teens are charged with...
