Belleville Criminal Defense Law Firm
Regardless of what some may think, not everyone convicted of a crime is guilty. Issues with the U.S. justice system can lead to the erroneous conviction of an innocent person. After spending years, sometimes decades in prison, hundreds of people have been released...
It is understandable to feel scared or angry about going to court after a police officer cites you for a traffic violation. However, if you have a date in traffic court coming up, you should not ignore it in the hopes your problem will go away. The state of Illinois...
A few days ago, a run-in with Illinois law enforcement ended with you receiving a DUI. You want to continue your job search, but you now have a hurdle to overcome. SFGate provides tips for navigating a job search with a DUI. While building your legal case, build your...
As an Illinois motorist, receiving a traffic ticket can feel like a frustrating experience, but in reality, it is not all that uncommon. The Illinois State Bar Association notes that traffic court sees more cases than any other type in the state each year as accused...
Law enforcement pulls a driver over on suspicion of drunk driving. Among other things, the authorities may ask motorists in such cases to provide a breath sample to determine their blood alcohol concentration level or BAC. Worried about potentially incriminating...
Illinois legislators have had to tackle challenges in the cannabis industry since its legalization. Many businesses have found certain loopholes that, without the correct oversight, may risk public health problems. One loophole does not even include the marijuana...
Let's say you're driving along an Illinois highway when a police officer pulls you over. Your first thought may be that you were traveling a few miles over the posted speed limit. Then the lunch you just had with a few friends suddenly comes to mind, because you...
Seeing those flashing lights in your rear view mirror can be unsettling for many Illinois drivers. You may start going through the checklist in your mind. Was I speeding? Did I forget to signal my lane change? I didn't run a stop sign, did I?In your state of...
Did you know that not everyone who fails a breath test does so because of drinking alcohol? Your activities prior to an officer pulling you over could have a profound effect on the outcome of a breath test. That's because of a distinct flaw in the machines designed to...
The criminal justice system often sees changes that impact laws, regulations, procedures and other areas that may affect people and policies. It can be difficult to keep up with the changes, and if you are facing criminal charges, you may wonder if any recent...