Criminal Defense

If you are driving down the road and see a school bus stop to drop off kids, do you know what to do? If you fail to respond correctly, you could find yourself facing an expensive traffic ticket Illinois School Bus Laws Illinois Law (625 ILCS 5/11-1414) provides specific rules for approaching, overtaking, and passing […]

There are many ways you can have your license suspended or revoked in Illinois – maybe you failed a DUI chemical test, refused to take one, or just accumulated too many points on your driving record. Having your license suspended or revoked can be stressful and troublesome, but the last thing you want to do

Unless you are lucky, you probably have experienced the feeling that you get when you are about to be pulled over by the police. Red and blue lights are flashing behind you, you hear the sound of the siren, and you get a sinking feeling of dread in your stomach. In situations like this, it

One of the newer weapons in the arsenal of Illinois law enforcement is the license plate reading camera, which police departments are using to identify the vehicles of people who may be subject to criminal charges. In 2018, Illinois cities such as Rockford and Chicago have expanded their use of these mobile license plate reading

Law enforcement officers in Washington State recently jumped into action when they received a call from citizens who believed they were witnessing an abduction in an Olympia park. About 10 hours later, a statement from the Washington State Patrol—Washington’s version of the state police—confirmed that the abduction was not real and, in fact, was part

A new law that was recently enacted in Illinois will increase the consequences that drivers face when they choose to text while driving. House Bill 4846, which was backed by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin), makes a first-time offense of using an electronic device while driving a moving violation , rather than just a warning.

One of the founding principles of our country is that of personal freedom. Citizens have the right to privacy in their home, work, and while traveling. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable government interference in their lives. This includes unsubstantiated searches. To search a person’s home, police must obtain a

Do you feel like you are being watched more than ever? You are not just paranoid. Police are increasingly using electronic surveillance techniques not only to help prevent crimes but to locate and help prosecute violators. Illinois Police Use of Drone Police in Illinois may soon be allowed to use drones to surveil both indoor

The laws regarding drugs and alcohol in the United States have varied significantly throughout the years. For decades, marijuana was strictly against the law, but now thousands are able to legally buy marijuana for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Illinois decriminalized small quantities of marijuana in 2016. This reduced the penalty for possessing less than

Do you have an old crime on your record that is still negatively affecting your life every time someone runs a background check on you? Under Illinois law, some crimes can be expunged (that is, completely and permanently erased from your record), while others can at least be sealed from the view of the general