Marijuana and DUI: What You Need to Know

Marijuana and DUI: What You Need to Know

Even Legal Marijuana Use Can Result in a Charge of Driving Under the InfluenceTwo Recent Statutes Address Driving Under the Influence of MarijuanaPossession Decriminalized in IllinoisChallenges in Enforcing LawsDespite New Standards, Penalties for Driving Under the...
Probation: What You Need to Know

Probation: What You Need to Know

What Happens After Your First-Time Probation Violation in Illinois?Understanding the Consequences of a Probation Violation in IllinoisThe Importance of Experienced Counsel in a Probation Violation HearingThe Different Types of Probation Violations and Their...
Probable Cause & Protecting Your Rights

Probable Cause & Protecting Your Rights

The Importance of Probable Cause in ArrestsDefining Probable CauseImpact of Probable Cause on ArrestsExclusionary RuleProbable Cause in the Real WorldCategories of Evidence for Probable CauseRefusing Consent to a Search The Importance of Probable Cause in Arrests The...

Believe it or Not, Marijuana Possession Can Still Be a Crime

It could be easy to believe these days that marijuana use or possession is pretty much not a big deal. Certainly as a legal matter, it seems like marijuana is legal just about everywhere. That remains a good way to land in jail. It hardly seems that way. So far, 33...
Prescription Drugs Can Get You in Trouble With the Law

Prescription Drugs Can Get You in Trouble With the Law

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...
Fighting an Underage Possession Charge

Fighting an Underage Possession Charge

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...