Driving under the influence is a mistake that no one should ever commit. But sometimes it happens, and for those that are accused, they stand to lose too much. The consequences for a DUI charge are so severe, and they can affect an individual for many years — decades even — after the charge has been resolved. Consider the legal consequences of a DUI charge.Continue reading
Month: June 2017
Month: June 2017
Elgin achieves highest increase in DUI arrests
A city not far from Naperville, Elgin achieved the highest boost in arrests for impaired driving last year — a rise of 34.7 percent. This information recently came from a yearly survey on DUI arrests that the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists released. About 700 police agencies participated in the survey, with the response rate being 81 percent. A major reason for the large boost in DUIContinue reading
A person who takes a breath or chemical test and is charged with driving under the influence in Chicago may not automatically face the severe penalties that go along with the conviction. In fact, this should never be a foregone conclusion. According to the National District Attorneys Association, there are many DUI defense strategies that may be effective in court. When it comes to aContinue reading
If you have recently been charged with a crime in Illinois, you are probably wondering how you should plead. Telling the judge that you are guilty of a drug crime has certain consequences, but maintaining your innocence can also bring unexpected penalties. We at Jim Ryan and Associates fight for your rights and a fair trial as we help you navigate the complexities of decidingContinue reading
When you are facing a criminal weapons charge in Illinois, one key to knowing what you are accused of is receiving clarification of the terminology that is used. If a prosecutor has stated that you are guilty of aggravated discharge of a firearm, it is important that you understand exactly what that means. The Illinois General Assembly states that you can commit aggravated discharge of aContinue reading
Chicago is well-known for having strict gun laws, but late last month, the Illinois House seconded the Senate’s support for a bill addressing the issue of repeated firearm offenses. This legislation follows on the heels of multiple failed attempts to introduce new gun laws in recent years and received significant bipartisan support. In early April 2017, an Illinois Senate bill targeting felons with repeated gun crimes passedContinue reading
Drug charges filed against 3 in Illinois
Three individuals were recently taken into custody in Illinois for participating in an operation involving synthetic marijuana. These individuals included two men and one woman. Fortunately, those facing drug charges are always presumed innocent unless they end up being found guilty in a court of law. According to police, a 42-year-old man persuaded a 25-year-old man to help him with illicit drug transactions so that he couldContinue reading