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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
Drivers in Illinois who are facing DUI charges need to understand the gravity of a conviction. Not only does a DUI have legal penalties, but it also comes with consequences that may be long lasting. As a result, getting legal representation should be a priority....
A hit-and-run offense is a serious matter in Illinois. If convicted, punishment typically includes incarceration with a suspension of your driver's license and hefty fines. At Richard F. Blass & Associates LLC., our objective is to avoid a conviction; when a...
