Defenses exist for possession-based drug crimes
An arrest and conviction for a possession-based drug crime can change the course of an Illinois resident’s life. They may see their educational or career aspirations disappear before their eyes or they may be forced to endure stresses and strain on their family and personal relationships as they suffer the weight of their criminal legal […]
Read MoreDefense strategies may mitigate or overcome DUI charges
Criminal charges based upon alleged instance of drunk driving can have serious repercussions on the lives of Illinois residents. Aside from the stigma that may attach when a person is convicted of drinking and driving, they may also lose their driver’s license as a consequence of their alleged actions, be forced to pay fines as […]
Read MoreYour Fourth Amendment rights protect you
Illinois residents may not be aware that the state police has set up 24-hour semi-truck inspections. One of the aims is to ensure that truck drivers are not spending too much time on the road. Federal and state regulations regulate the hours truck drivers can spend on the road continuously and how long they need […]
Read MoreFine or fight: Choose your route for handling a traffic ticket
At some point in their lives, most drivers end up facing a traffic ticket. If you have recently gotten a ticket for a relatively minor traffic offense, you might think that you have no options for dealing with the issue other than to accept the ticket and pay the fine or deal with any other […]
Read MoreEnsuring your Fourth Amendment rights are not violated
When an Illinois resident is facing drug charges that carry long-term penalties, it is easy to get overwhelmed and forget that they have constitutional guarantees that cannot be violated. As mentioned last week, the rights under the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution protect against unreasonable search and seizures. In addition to this, everyone has the […]
Read MoreWhat are my rights under the Fourth Amendment?
A previous post on this space talked about the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution as it relates to evidence obtained when someone is stopped and frisked during a traffic violation. Many Illinois residents may not know that the Fourth Amendment to the constitution also protects their right to privacy within their homes. This means that […]
Read MoreDUI and CDL: Not a good combination
When you were growing up, did your parents or grandparents ever tell you that the more privilege you received, the more responsibility you would have? It’s sort of like that when you carry a commercial driver’s license in Illinois. In fact, the bigger the vehicle, the more stringent the standards so that penalties you face […]
Read MoreWhat is the status of evidence obtained through stop and frisks?
Illinois residents may know they have certain fundamental rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution of the United States of America, but what exactly those rights encompass may be a little hazy. Among the various guarantees is the protection against unreasonable search and seizure by police officers, as provided for in the Fourth Amendment to […]
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