Facing any kind of criminal charge can be extremely stressful, worrisome and can ruin a person’s future. In Illinois, it seems that instances of domestic violence are on the rise. Domestic violence is a big problem across the state and those who are convicted can face many years of jail time and other harsh penalties. Even if allegations of domestic abuse turn out to be false, the damage doneContinue reading
Month: February 2018
Month: February 2018
Methods you might use to challenge Breathalyzer results
Breathalyzer devices are so commonly used these days that it is difficult to remember that the results they produce are not always reliable. While the way that television and movies portray Breathalyzers may make them seem infallible, this is far from the truth. If you recently received charges based on Breathalyzer results, you may have more legal options to fight these charges than you realize,Continue reading
Car crash kills Illinois man; brother facing DUI charge
A 22-year-old man is dead after a fatal car wreck. The deceased man was in the hatch area of an SUV, which didn’t have a formal seat. His brother, 28, has been charged with DUI after allegedly smashing the vehicle into a guardrail on an exit ramp off a major highway. There were also five people in the front seat. There were two other passengers injured. TheContinue reading
Drug charges result from raid of Illinois home
A person’s home is his or her castle. Illinois residents can, and should, expect the highest degree of privacy in their homes. This means that if law enforcement officials want to enter the home, the law requires that they receive either consent or obtain a search warrant allowing entry. This protection extends to nearly every situation involving law enforcement officials, whether the occupants may face drugContinue reading
Teen driver faces DUI charges for death of her teen passenger
Prosecutors are often relentless when they charge a person for driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. DUI accusations can result in many sleepless nights for individuals who are worried about potential fines, suspension of their drivers’ licenses and even potential jail time. However, blood tests and field sobriety tests are not foolproof, and thus not all charges result in convictions. A recent incident in IllinoisContinue reading
Woman may assert criminal defense of insanity in stowaway case
Illinois recognizes the right of mentally ill and insane persons to be represented by counsel and receive a complete and vigorous defense to criminal charges. A person who is arrested must also be determined to be able to understand the charges and participate in his or her own defense or be declared mentally unfit to stand trial. Those who are declared to be mentally unfitContinue reading