Even Legal Marijuana Use Can Result in a Charge of Driving Under the Influence Illinois policy on marijuana is a little bit of a mish-mash. For years, state policy held that any trace of marijuana in the bloodstream or urine of a driver could support a charge of...
Probation is an alternative to a jail sentence given by a judge in Illinois for minor offenses or where the offender shows a willingness to be rehabilitated. However, probation is not available for everyone, particularly those with extensive criminal records or who...
The Importance of Probable Cause in Arrests The Fourth Amendment requires the police to have probable cause before they can make an arrest, search, or obtain a warrant. But what exactly does probable cause mean? The term is defined by the courts as a basis for a...
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 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 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...
