When you work in the professional world, the lines around what is an acceptable business practice are often blurry, or you may face untrue accusations that you defrauded someone. These allegations are serious, and could cost you your career if you don’t do everything you can to resolve the matter fairly and quickly. The way you respond to the allegations or charges says a lotContinue reading
Month: November 2017
Month: November 2017
How do I fight drug charges in Illinois?
Many people inaccurately assume that Illinois’s status as a state with a medical marijuana exemption means that fighting drug charges in Illinois is easy. However, while medical marijuana does provide leniency to those who qualify for it, other types of drug possession charges do not often get a soft response from the prosecution. If you recently received drug charges, you should seriously consider every optionContinue reading
Can I get DUI charges dismissed if I was over the limit?
Regardless of how you received your drunk driving charges, you have the right to fight for their dismissal. Instead of wishing that you could undo the poor choice to drink and drive, you can now focus on defeating the charges and moving on to make better choices in the future. Hopefully, you have the clarity of mind to make the most of the opportunity andContinue reading
Veterans treatment courts are coming to Illinois in 2018
People who have served in the military often have a variety of challenges when they return to civilian life. Many of these can be difficult to overcome, but there is very little help for these individuals. One area where veterans sometimes fall through the cracks is the criminal justice system. Far too many service men and women are shuttled through a harsh system that doesn’t addressContinue reading
Illinois law is not lenient regarding domestic violence charges
Illinois law is tough on domestic abuse. For instance, when police are called to homes as a result of domestic violence accusations, they legally must make arrests if signs of injury are present. Furthermore, Illinois has what is called a no-drop policy, meaning that these types of charges will never be dropped, even if the accusers end up changing their stories. For these reasons, eitherContinue reading
Woman faces DUI charge after allegedly hitting squad car
A woman in Illinois currently faces drunk driving charges after reportedly causing a motor vehicle accident. The accident apparently involved the squad car of a state trooper. The woman facing DUI charges is 34 years old. According to authorities, the woman was behind a car going south along a road at around 2:50 p.m. on a Friday. However, she allegedly blew through a stop sign.Continue reading
Criminal charges, including drug charges, filed against 7
Seven individuals are accused of a number of criminal acts, including drug crimes, following drug busts in Illinois. The busts leading to drug charges took place as part of a police investigation known as Operation Lodi Dodi. The investigation started back in February. When police were executing search warrants, they reportedly found a kilo of heroin with an estimated value of $80,000 to $100,000 on the street.Continue reading
Alleged DUI crash led to pedestrian’s death
A motorist who was involved in a recent Illinois accident has been taken into custody for drinking and driving. The alleged DUI accident led to the death of a pedestrian. The crash took place on a day in late October. According to police, the collision occurred at about 11:30 p.m. Authorities said the fatal accident victim was walking along Illinois Route 159. All of aContinue reading