One of the most common and prohibitive penalties that come with a conviction of some sexual criminal offenses is compelled registration as a sex offender. For certain individuals, a conviction will bring the requirement of registering with the appropriate parties and...
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Illinois police officer facing drunk driving charges
An Illinois law enforcement officer is facing serious legal consequences after he was arrested and charged with a DUI. This followed an incident during which he operated an undercover police vehicle, using both its lights and sirens, while under the influence of...
Is it possible for Breathalyzer results to be wrong?
Breathalyzers are devices used by law enforcement to measure a driver’s blood alcohol content. The results of a test performed with one of these devices can result in an arrest and criminal charges, but how accurate are they? There are reasons to have concerns about...
The rights of those charged with sexual crimes
Facing criminal charges is a serious threat to an Illinois defendant’s future, especially if that individual is charged with sex crimes. The stigma that comes with these allegations can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, even if found not guilty. Those...
Illinois woman pleads guilty to DUI, faces decade behind bars
An Illinois woman recently pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge that could place her in jail for up to 10 years. She admitted to driving off a bridge while under the influence of alcohol. The bridge was under construction and the incident resulted in injury to two...
The right defense help is critical for opiate-related charges
If convicted of drug charges, it will bring serious impacts that will affect a defendant well into the future. With the growing popularity of opiate use in Illinois, the number of opiate-related charges is growing. Opiates or opioids are drugs derived from a specific...
Is it worthwhile to fight a drunk driving charge?
An arrest for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol can come with a range of consequences that could negatively affect a person’s life. Whether it is a first DUI charge or there are prior convictions on an Illinois driver’s record, it is possible to build a...
Illinois man facing serious charges after an arrest for DUI
An Illinois man is facing serious repercussions after an arrest for drunk driving in Kane County. When law enforcement pulled him over and conducted a breath test, the results revealed his BAC was extremely high. In fact, it was around 2.5 times higher than the legal...
Were there problems with your DUI traffic stop?
Illinois laws do not look kindly on drunk driving offenses, and the penalties these charges can bring have the potential to change your life. If you are facing a DUI, it is in your interests to take your case seriously and begin pursuing your defense options. This is...
Prescription medications can lead to DUI charges in Illinois
Driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol, you put yourself and others at risk of being involved in a crash or accident. You can be impaired by many substances, not just alcohol. That's important to know, especially as someone with chronic medical...
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