Geneva Criminal Defense Law Blog
When can police search my car?
You can probably point to a culmination of movies, television and news clips for the confusion you feel when you try to recognize when police can and cannot search your vehicle. Even people who have been through an officer’s search of their vehicle may not fully...
Does your teen know how to handle being pulled over?
Whether it is the first time or the fiftieth time, getting pulled over by police can be nerve-wracking. An event that is challenging for adults to deal with can be worse for a teen driver trying to recall what they saw other people doing. It is possible to have a...
Is an open container ever ok in Illinois?
During a time when going out with friends and loved ones is difficult, Illinois officials decided to make a change to some open container laws to support both the restaurant industry and its patrons. It is important to note that the law changes do not make it legal...
How much do I have to tell police if I’m pulled over?
Flashing lights in the rearview mirror is not a sight anyone wants to see. Whether it is a minor violation or something more serious, it is human nature to expect the worst. It seems like any police encounter comes with many questions. You may already know that it is...
Was your Breathalyzer result accurate?
If you are facing charges of drunk driving in Illinois, you know you are up against something that could change the course of your life. These are serious allegations, and a conviction could result in penalties that will affect your personal and professional life for...
What should I know about e-warrants?
When you think about police officers getting a warrant, you may recall scenes from movies and television where officers must appear in court, or, at the very least, get a judge on the phone. The officer talks to the judge about probable cause, and the judge issues a...
Should I refuse a field sobriety test?
The last thing you want to see on your way home from a night out is flashing lights in your rear-view mirror. You know that those lights never bring good news. After you respectfully answer the officer’s questions, they ask you to step out of your vehicle. Even if you...
Could a traffic ticket affect my CDL?
While the hours can get long, commercial driving can be a great way to make a living, especially if you like driving. For many, life on the road helps them afford the life they enjoy. An essential part of commercial driving is maintaining and keeping your commercial...
What is a geofence warrant?
Technology seems to surround us no matter where we go. What seemed to start as smartphones became smart TVs and other smart devices. In many ways, smart devices make our lives more convenient. Instead of entering your location, your phone always knows where you are....
What goes into the judge’s bail decision?
Facing an arrest can be stressful and embarrassing. The time you spend between your arrest and your arraignment can feel never-ending. When it comes time to talk to the judge about bail, the decision often feels arbitrary. It is strange to hear an attorney talk more...
