You hope it will never happen, but there are times when you need to defend yourself, your property or a loved one. While you hope that you will be found to have acted appropriately in the circumstance, that is not always the case. In some states, you are permitted to...
Year: 2021
Could the vote on H.R. 3884 impact past Marijuana convictions?
The laws regarding marijuana have changed a lot in recent years. States across the country, including Illinois, have started allowing medical use, recreational use or both. Unfortunately, federally, both using and distributing marijuana is a crime that can come with...
The end of Illinois traffic ticket quotas?
Productivity quotas are helpful in many industries so that the people in charge know that their employees are using their time to advance the business. While some jobs are simpler to measure than others, there are often still standards. When it is time to measure...
Can self-defense be a defense against a domestic violence claim?
Domestic violence charges can be complicated. When the people you love and share a home with accuse you of violence, it can be an emotional situation. It can often be challenging to recall the circumstances surrounding the situation. It might be even more challenging...
What does it take to get my license reinstated after a DUI?
Dealing with license revocation after a DUI conviction can be expensive and frustrating. Depending on how long your license was revoked, you may have had to make substantial changes to your life. When it is time to get your license reinstated, it can be a confusing...
What does it take to get my license reinstated after a DUI?
Dealing with license revocation after a DUI conviction can be expensive and frustrating. Depending on how long your license was revoked, you may have had to make substantial changes to your life. When it is time to get your license reinstated, it can be a confusing...
Police instinct or junk science?
Facing police questioning is stressful. Whether you are guilty or not, you may face the temptation to give the officers some information with the hope they will release you. The officer, convinced you are lying, may try to pressure you into giving them more...
Police instinct or junk science?
Facing police questioning is stressful. Whether you are guilty or not, you may face the temptation to give the officers some information with the hope they will release you. The officer, convinced you are lying, may try to pressure you into giving them more...
Can my prescription medication lead to a DUI?
It is relatively common knowledge that alcohol or illegal drugs can lead to a DUI. However, if you take prescription medications, an officer could still arrest you for driving under the influence. Prescription medications are vital to many people in the Chicago area,...
Does a firearm make “intent to distribute” charges, worse?
Earlier this year, a Chicago man faced serious drug and weapons charges from an incident last December when he allegedly possessed numerous illegal substances and two firearms. If convicted, the defendant, Mitchell Simmons, could face large fines and several years in...