Month: November 2022
Are You Charged With Fleeing and Eluding Police?
We have all seen high-speed chases on television with police in hot pursuit. Failing to pull over when a peace officer directs you to do so can be considered fleeing and eluding police. You can be arrested and slapped with serious charges. But what if you were listening to a song on the radio and
I Have Been Charged with DUI Hit-and-Run but Do Not Remember
You may be waking up and seeing the world a bit more clearly but your legal problems are just getting started. You have been charged with a DUI and a hit and run. This combination of criminal charges is very serious in the eyes of the law. But what if you do not even remember the
I Need to Drive Again but I had a DUI
Tired of taking the bus or asking friends to give you a ride? If you want to get behind the wheel again but have had your license suspended or revoked, do not go it alone. We believe everyone needs to drive and we will help you get a full license reinstatement whether you have several unpaid
Is Your Child Facing DUI Charges?
If your teenager is facing drunk driving charges, the entire family may be feeling the stress and stigma. Even a first DUI offense could be costly and lead to jail time. This one mistake could haunt your teenager for months or years to come. If this sounds familiar, get help from an Illinois criminal defense lawyer
Can DUI Blood Tests Be Inaccurate?
When someone is arrested for alleged drunk driving, they are taken to the police station for further testing, including breath alcohol and blood alcohol tests. During a blood test, a small sample of the arrestee’s blood is drawn and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The results of this test are generally admissible in court as
Shoplifting Charges in Illinois: What You Need to Know in 2022
In response to the increased prevalence of organized shoplifting rings in the state, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed a bill that increases penalties for retail theft. The INFORM Act increases the penalties for organized retail theft to a Class 3 felony offense for items valued at $300 or more. Individuals who commit retail theft
Rights of Criminal Defendants
In the United States, criminal defendants have important rights that are protected by the U.S. Constitution. Unfortunately, many individuals accused of crimes fail to take advantage of their constitutional rights. They speak freely to police and give up their right to remain silent or allow unjustified searches and seizures of their personal property. Many fail to retain