Hiring a lawyer to represent you in your DUI case is a big decision. Through Cook County, DuPage County, and Kane County are in the top five for Illinois’s most DUI arrests (with 8,446, almost 3,000, and 1,147, respectively), the saturation of criminal defense lawyers...
If you are ultimately found guilty or convicted of a felony in Illinois, there is no doubt that your life will change forever. Many felonies can result in penalties that include jail time, fines, probation, victim restitution, and other serious consequences. You may...
Beat a Gun Charge in Illinois. Given that gun possession and trafficking is becoming a bigger and bigger problem across Illinois, police are cracking down.
Even if you were never charged with a DUI before, you can still be faced with serious penalties if you are ultimately found guilty or convicted. In some cases, even a first-time DUI conviction can result in a license suspension, fine, or even jail time. If you are...
Recent changes in Illinois law have made it possible to have a greater number of offenses expunged or sealed from criminal records. This has made it easier for many individuals to start over with a clean slate, helping them to secure good jobs and stable housing. Once...
If you are facing criminal charges in Illinois, including for a DUI, you may not know where to turn next. Illinois criminal law can be complicated, and the penalties upon conviction are too serious for you to try and handle the case on your own. Even if you do...
If you are currently facing criminal charges in the greater Wheaton, Illinois, and DuPage County areas, you will have a criminal record that members of the general public can view at any time. Moreover, if you ultimately plead guilty or the court convicts you of the...
The attorney-client privilege is essential to communications that occur between attorneys and their clients in both criminal and civil matters. This privilege, and others, are central to a lawyer’s professional conduct. In a nutshell, the privilege protects all of...
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable and unlawful searches and seizures. Moreover, if police obtain certain evidence as a result of an unlawful search or seizure, a good criminal defense attorney will try to suppress...
In recent years, many legislative efforts have focused on so-called designer drugs, both at the federal and state levels. Many legislatures have tried to enact laws that will restrict the distribution, creation, and use of these drugs. There have also been many...
For many people, Labor Day weekend is a time to kick back and enjoy the last few days of summer. Kids are back in school, swimming pools are closing, and we have this last opportunity while the weather is still warm to celebrate with family and friends. Some people go...
In order to convict someone of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, a prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the driver had impaired abilities while operating the vehicle. If someone has a blood alcohol content (BAC) over 0.08 percent,...
Battery is a serious crime, and anyone accused of criminal battery in Illinois should contact a highly experienced defense attorney as soon as possible. Under Illinois law, you commit a battery if you knowingly do either of the following: Come in physical contact with...
Fighting an Underage Possession Charge Many parents dropped their kids off at college last month, leaving them to largely make their own decisions and judgment calls for the better part of a year. While these kids are actually young adults, many of them are still...
Prescription medications are controlled substances that are legal to possess if you have a valid prescription from an authorized medical professional. Since doctors and pharmacies regularly distribute prescription drugs, they may seem harmless. It may seem like no big...
When you face criminal charges, your criminal defense attorney can work in many ways to keep you out of jail. In most cases, an alternative sentence to imprisonment may be available in the form of probation. Illinois has three different types of “probation” sentences:...
Police officers cannot do whatever they want to enforce the law. The Constitution of the United States gives you numerous rights against arbitrary and unjustified police action, including the Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure. To protect...
Life is busy, and it means that many of us in the Chicago area do a lot driving—particularly in the suburbs. With all that driving comes the occasional traffic ticket. We’ve all gotten a minor traffic ticket or two; it’s simply part of our modern lives. This doesn’t,...
DUI enforcement initiatives are attempts by law enforcement patrols to stop and cite drunk drivers, and the Fourth of July presents law enforcement with an obvious opportunity to increase enforcement efforts. The Fourth practically begs friends and family to come...
It is easy to feel hopeless after a DUI arrest. The entire experience is designed to get you to provide the arresting officer with evidence supporting his or her assertion that you are intoxicated—and to make you feel like you’ve got no option but to plead guilty....
Many people who have been accused of retail theft are under the mistaken impression that they are not in serious legal trouble. It possible that you absent-mindedly wandered out of the store without paying for an item—for example, you tried on a pair of sunglasses and...
Everyone should know that driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is against the law in Illinois, as well as every other state in America. Getting caught behind the wheel when you are drunk can result in serious legal consequences, and a DUI conviction on your...
Your Options in Drug Felony Cases To Keep IT OFF Your Record You may think that possessing a small amount of illegal drugs for your own personal use is not that big of an issue—that is, until you are arrested and face felony charges. Even a first offense for drug...
If you are accused of driving with a revoked or suspended license, contact an attorney as soon as you can. In many cases, an experienced lawyer can mitigate the consequences you are facing, keep you out of jail, get you Court Supervision and may even get the case...