If you’re on probation in Illinois and facing allegations of a violation, the stakes are high, potentially leading to revocation and serving your original sentence. At Zaremba Law Office, serving Will County, Joliet, and surrounding areas, we’re dedicated to defending clients against probation violations and protecting their freedom. With over 20 years of legal experience, […]
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If you’ve ever been pulled over by police in Illinois, knowing your rights can make all the difference in protecting yourself from potential violations or escalations. At Zaremba Law, serving Will County, Joliet, and surrounding areas, we’re dedicated to criminal defense and ensuring clients understand their legal protections during encounters with law enforcement. This blog
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If you’re facing a DUI charge in Illinois, staying informed about legislative changes can make a significant difference in protecting your driving privileges. One such development is Illinois House Bill 2658 (HB2658), which aims to amend the Illinois Vehicle Code to provide more flexible options for restricted driving permits (RDPs) and informal hearings for license
If you’re a driver in Illinois, understanding what constitutes a moving violation is crucial for maintaining a clean driving record and avoiding penalties like fines, license suspension, or increased insurance rates. At the Law Office of Jack L. Zaremba, we’re here to guide you through the legal complexities of traffic violations and help protect your
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Most of us assume that misdemeanor offenses are no big deal, but this is an assumption that can be extremely misleading. Although misdemeanor offenses are considered less serious than felony offenses, they are still crimes that carry the potential for jail time, fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record. Under Illinois 730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-55, depending
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A young Illinois man is facing felony charges after he allegedly made derogatory remarks about a woman’s sexual orientation and then injured her in a fight at a McDonald’s in Carpentersville. The 19-year-old man allegedly had a juvenile with him, who is being charged in juvenile court. The two males apparently made anti-LGBTQ remarks toward
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In 2022, there were 3,261 opioid overdose deaths in Illinois – an 8.2 percent increase from 2021. Fentanyl is increasingly responsible for the growing number of accidental overdoses, with more than 67 percent of drug overdoses involving fentanyl. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid manufactured pharmaceutically to treat severe pain. In its non-pharmaceutical form, fentanyl
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If you are being questioned by the police, you definitely need a criminal defense attorney. This is true even if you have not officially been charged with a crime. The police may tell you that you are a “person of interest” in their investigation. While this term sounds fairly benign, giving you the impression that
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Although the terms “kidnapping” and “abduction” are often used interchangeably, legally speaking, they can be two different, distinct criminal offenses in some states. Both crimes are serious felonies. Kidnapping is the forcible stealing or carrying away of a person by force, threat, deceit, or with intent to cause the kidnapped person harm. Abduction involves persuading
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A 46-year-old Alton man allegedly struck a woman in the face with his closed fist, sprayed her in the face with Febreze, and caused more than $500 in damage to the victim’s pickup truck. The two lived in the same household, making the crime a domestic battery case. The man was charged with domestic battery,
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A 37-year-old Cook County man was recently arrested on drug charges after illegally crossing railroad tracks. According to Palatine police, the man crossed the railroad tracks while the warning signals were active, prompting officers to approach him as he sat in an Audi R8 parked near the tracks. The officers reported that when they reached
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In January 2025, two people were arrested after a Lake County K9, Duke, sniffed out drugs during a traffic stop. After conducting a “free air sniff” around the vehicle’s exterior, Duke alerted to the presence of narcotics. The police searched the vehicle and found over half a kilogram of cocaine powder. Many people have not
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