We all make mistakes from time to time. You might sleep through your alarm and arrive to work late. Other times, you might have a bit too much to drink at dinner and get behind the wheel. While arriving late to work might get you a stern lecture from your boss, driving drunk could end in a driving under the influence (DUI) charge or, evenContinue reading
Month: January 2018
Month: January 2018
DUI suspected in fatal Illinois wrong-way crash
Car accidents can happen any moment for a variety of different reasons. Even when drivers are typically safe and follow traffic rules, something as simple as making a wrong turn can have devastating consequences. Unfortunately, Illinois State Police believe that a recent accident was caused by DUI rather than a simple mistake. The accident happened at approximately 7 a.m. on a day in January. PoliceContinue reading
Weapon, drug charges filed after traffic stop
Police recently arrested an Illinois man on drug and gun-related charges. The man was allegedly found with significant amounts of drugs, money and a gun in his vehicle and on his person during a traffic stop. The drug charges include unlawfully possessing controlled substances, possession with the intent to distribute and more. He is currently free on $15,000 cash bond. It is unclear why authorities initiated theContinue reading
Man arrested for domestic violence claims he is falsely accused
Facing criminal charges of any type can create a challenging and stressful time. Domestic violence charges are especially daunting for the accused, not only for the potential consequences but also for the effects on child custody a conviction could bring. One recent incident has ended up in an Illinois criminal courtroom. A 32-year-old man was arrested and charged regarding claims of domestic violence against his girlfriend. He allegedlyContinue reading
Men face drug charges after police allegedly find marijuana
Two men were recently taken into custody in Illinois for drug-related crimes. Their arrests on drug charges took place at a truck stop. Fortunately, those who face drug charges are presumed innocent until and unless proved guilty in a court of law. In the recent case involving drug charges, the two men were apparently in a recreational vehicle near a travel stop at about 10 a.m. PoliceContinue reading