Geneva Criminal Defense Law Blog
How to evade traffic tickets
According to USAToday, individuals should employ radar detectors. When they are unable to control the habit of excessive speeding, they may buy a radar detector. The device will help them by detecting the electromagnetic frequency of the radar guns. Therefore, they...
What is the best DUI defense strategy to use?
There are many defense methods you can use to win an Illinois DUI case or to get your penalties and fines reduced. A good defense should seek to protect your license, your job as well as your driving record. It would help if you convinced the court that you were...
What should I consider when choosing a criminal defense lawyer?
If you are facing a criminal charge in Geneva, Illinois, you will need an experienced attorney to help you fight your case. There are so many lawyers to choose from. However, getting the best can be such a daunting task. So, what should you consider when making a...
What factors affect the accuracy of lineup identifications?
Criminal investigations and convictions have long relied on identifications and testimony by eyewitnesses. Since numerous factors may affect the accuracy of witness ids, however, you may find yourself indicated as an alleged perpetrator of an offense and facing...
Know your rights in case of a DUI traffic stop
A DUI traffic stop is more than just an inconvenience. Illinois drunk driving laws are tough, and you could end up facing serious criminal charges that can affect many areas of your life. You have rights, however, and knowing these rights is a key component in...
Is marijuana completely legal in Illinois?
The new year brought big changes to the laws regarding marijuana in Illinois. Recreational use is not fully legal. However, legalization does not mean that there are no more marijuana crimes. It also does not mean that even if you use the drug legally that you are...
Mental health problems and drunk driving charges
In recent years, an increasing number of Americans are finding that life is very difficult. From economic concerns to problems with loved ones, there are a multitude of reasons why people lose hope or struggle with serious mental challenges such as anxiety and...
Unpacking your Miranda rights
No matter what crime you are accused of, you have rights under the law. The Fifth Amendment protects you from self-incrimination in the form of the Miranda warning. Most people recognize these four simple phrases. They have permeated American culture so deeply that...
Sometimes taking a plea deals you a bad hand
Criminal charges can weigh heavily on you as your court date slowly approaches. You might see reprieve on the horizon when the prosecutor offers you a plea deal, but make sure you know the consequences before you jump at the opportunity. Courts resolve up to 95% of...
What are requirements to reinstate a driving license?
Having your driving license revoked as a result of a DUI does not have to be the end of your driving privileges. Illinois law provides a way for a driver who has reformed his or her driving practices to reclaim a license to drive, provided certain requirements are...
