Eyewitness Identifications & Unreliability

Eyewitness Identifications & Unreliability

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...
Police Body Cameras & Privacy Implications

Police Body Cameras & Privacy Implications

Do Police Body Cameras Leave the Public With Any Privacy Rights?Privacy Rights Are a Major Issue With Police Body CamerasIllinois Law on Police Body Cameras and Privacy RightsProtecting Your Rights if Filmed by a Police Body CameraThe Risks of HIPAA Violations with...
Criminal Records & Expungement

Criminal Records & Expungement

 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 Calibration: Key in DUI Cases

Breathalyzer Calibration: Key in DUI Cases

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...
Pro Se or Not to Pro Se

Pro Se or Not to Pro Se

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...