Eyewitness testimony is a powerful tool in criminal cases, but it is also notoriously unreliable. While it may seem like a clear-cut way to identify a suspect, eyewitnesses are often under high levels of stress and may not have had a clear view of the crime. Research...
Expunged Records & the Impact on Background ChecksJob Applications and Criminal RecordsHow Employers Conduct Background ChecksThe Importance of Properly Expunging Criminal RecordsCan Employers Ask About Expunged Records?The Role of a Criminal Attorney in the...
Breathalyzer Test Results and Officer Testimony In DUI cases, the two factors that play a significant role in determining the outcome are the results of the Breathalyzer test and the officer’s testimony regarding the driver’s behavior. However, not all drivers exhibit...
Can You File for Expungement Without a Lawyer? Expungement of criminal records is a way of removing the record of criminal charges from your public record. While this is quite common for juvenile offenses, it can be much more difficult to have adult offenses expunged....
There Is No Reason to Face Criminal Charges Without Assistance of CounselGoing Pro Se Is Risky BusinessGoing to Court Pro Se Is a Recipe to Lose Your CaseDon’t Represent Yourself – Contact the Criminal Attorneys of Kent Law, L.L.C. There is a long-standing...
There Are Collateral Consequences to an Illinois DUI Conviction You go out for a night on the town with your friends. You drink a few beers, maybe a shot or two. Or maybe you just go out for a dinner with friends that includes some wine. Maybe a little more than some....