What You Should Know About Cannabis Related DUIs

5 years ago

If you have been charged with a cannabis-related DUI, that means you were found guilty of operating a motor vehicle…

Understanding Motions to Suppress Evidence

5 years ago

A motion to suppress evidence is a request from the defendant for the judge to exclude certain evidence from the…

Plea Negotiations and Agreements

5 years ago

In the criminal justice system in Illinois, a plea bargain can be reached at any time before a verdict is…

Warrants and Illegal Searches

5 years ago

The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects every citizen from unlawful warrants and illegal searches from police in Illinois.…

Understanding Class X Felonies in Illinois

5 years ago

In Illinois, a Class X felony is the most serious crime a resident can commit short of first-degree murder. If…

Differences between Assault and Battery Charges

5 years ago

According to the Illinois Criminal Code, assault and battery are two different entities so there is no such thing as…

How a DUI Lawyer Can Help You

5 years ago

DUI laws are unsympathetic across the U.S., but in Illinois, laws are downright harsh - and for good reason. According to…

First Steps After You’ve Been Arrested for a Sex Crime

5 years ago

Individuals who are convicted of criminal sexual assault in Illinois need to understand the steps they can take to protect…

Things Parents Can Do to Prevent Teenage Drunk Driving

6 years ago

When it comes to the consumption and possession of alcohol, Illinois is a Zero Tolerance state, but underage drinking is…

Effects of Legalizing Marijuana in Illinois

6 years ago

On January 1, 2020, Illinois legalized the use of recreational marijuana - like most other states in the nation. While…