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Illinois Criminal Defense Blog

Celebrating Richard Blass’s 7th nomination to Super Lawyers list

On Behalf of Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC | Jan 15, 2019 | Criminal Defense

is pleased to announce that founding attorney Richard F. Blass has been included in the 2019 Super Lawyers list in Illinois. This marks Mr. Blass’s 7th time being honored by Super Lawyers, having been nominated twice on the Rising...

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Illinois police search home, resident arrested re drug offenses

On Behalf of Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC | Jan 2, 2019 | Drug Offenses

When Illinois police suspect someone of a crime, they often pay a surprise visit to that person's home. Homeowners may exercise their personal rights in such situations, which is why it is critical to understand ahead of time what those rights are and how to invoke...

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When holidays are cut short due to charges for drug offenses

On Behalf of Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC | Dec 19, 2018 | Drug Offenses

Many Illinois residents are currently planning or already enjoying holiday celebrations for 2018. Most can relate to high levels of stress that often accompany the holidays -- some, more than others. If serious personal problems arise, such as marriage trouble or...

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New Year DUI statistics

On Behalf of Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC | Dec 5, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Every year, New Year's Eve celebrations coincide with a dramatic spike in DUI arrests and car accidents. If you are planning to consume alcohol while ringing in the new year, it is vital for you to know about the risks. A DUI accident can cause injuries and fatalities...

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Drunk driving charges: What are the options for fighting them?

On Behalf of Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC | Dec 5, 2018 | Drunk Driving Charges

In Illinois and most other states, the penalties under conviction for illegal operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol are quite severe. When a man or woman suddenly finds himself or herself facing drunk driving charges, many worries may come to...

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Theft charges prompt a need for criminal defense in Illinois

On Behalf of Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC | Nov 19, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Sometimes packages arriving by delivery are delayed for various reasons. In a recent situation in Illinois, before a recipient took possession of an arriving package, it was stolen from the homeowner's front porch. Two people were accused of taking the package and are...

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Man in Illinois facing criminal defense issues in several states

On Behalf of Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC | Nov 8, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Police say they think a man in Illinois has been acting as a con artist for decades. The man was recently charged with theft by deception in this state. However, it seems there are several warrants out for his arrest related to alleged incidents in other states. The...

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Convictions re drug offenses can have lasting repercussions

On Behalf of Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC | Oct 23, 2018 | Drug Offenses

Many Illinois residents understand what it is like to suffer lapses in judgment that wind up having negative consequences in their lives. Most would be quite interested in any and all options that could help minimize long-lasting negative repercussions of such...

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Defendants are guaranteed opportunity for criminal defense

On Behalf of Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC | Oct 10, 2018 | Criminal Defense

A situation is unfolding that involves an alleged string of incidents in Illinois and a neighboring state. Two men have been arrested and are now in need of criminal defense support. Officials are reportedly seeking federal charges even though the men are already...

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4 visual cues police officers use to detect drunk drivers

On Behalf of Richard F. Blass & Associates, LLC | Oct 7, 2018 | Drunk Driving Charges

Police officers are always on the lookout for drunk drivers. They must have probable cause to pull someone over and conduct tests to determine impairment. So how do cops detect drunk drivers? According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...

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