Facing criminal charges of any kind is a threat to your future. Whether you are facing federal-level charges or a misdemeanor criminal offense, you will benefit from understanding what you are up against and what it could mean for your future. For example, there is a...
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Field sobriety tests during a traffic stop for suspected DUI
It can be incredibly intimidating to see flashing lights in your rearview mirror as you are driving. Once you see this, you pull over, and you wait for law enforcement to approach your vehicle. If a police officer tells you that he or she stopped you because your...
What happens if you drive while under the influence of marijuana?
When a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol while operating a vehicle, he or she is facing a higher chance of an accident. Drunk driving is a serious safety concern, as is drugged driving, and the penalties for either one of these can be steep. With the...
The non-criminal penalties your DUI could bring
A drunk driving conviction has the potential to bring various consequences to your life that could alter the course of your future. In addition to the criminal penalties you may face, such as time behind bars, loss of driving privileges and expensive fines, you may...
Cannabis is legal in Illinois, but what about driving while high?
For some Illinois residents, the change in law that made recreational use of cannabis legal in the state was cause for celebration. For many years, proponents of the recreational use have argued that it is no more dangerous than alcohol consumption -- and possibly...
Can you expunge a DUI from your record?
Facing a DUI charge is nothing to take lightly. After all, if a court convicts you of DUI, you could have that mark on your record for the rest of your life. Unlike other states, Illinois law does not allow for the complete expungement of a drunk driving charge or...
How will I get to work if I can’t drive?
In Illinois, drunk driving is a very serious offense that the state does not take lightly. Because it only takes one drunk driver to take the lives of so many people. The laws surrounding the consequences of these offenses are serious. It can be difficult to prevent...
What is your defense against domestic battery accusations?
Facing criminal charges of any kind will have a significant effect on your future. Even the accusation of participating in a criminal activity can ruin your reputation and cause impacts in virtually every area of your life. It is in your interests to know how to best...
Drunk driving charges follow a car accident in Illinois
An Illinois driver is facing potentially significant penalties after crashing his vehicle into a signpost. Law enforcement arrested the man, believing that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. If convicted of the drunk driving charges he...
The serious impact of opiate-related criminal charges
Drug charges in Illinois can result in serious penalties if one is convicted of this type of criminal accusation. It is critical to mount a strong defense when facing drug charges of any kind, including opiate-related charges. A conviction can lead to consequences...
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