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It is essential to understand the differences between assault and battery because these terms are often used interchangeably, even though they have different legal meanings. While a person can commit both crimes in the same act, a person can also commit one of the...
Many people attempt to avoid getting a DUI simply by paying attention to their own feelings of intoxication. They will drive to a bar or restaurant with friends, knowing that this opens up the potential for drunk driving on the way home. And they (wisely) tell...
If you've been arrested and charged with a crime, you may not have to stay in jail while waiting for your trial. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you might be able to secure your release through bail, a bond or being released on your own recognizance....
When someone posts bail, they can pay a certain amount of money to the court so that they don’t have to stay in jail until their trial. They can go home or to another location. They still have to come back for the trial (or an alternative hearing if they choose to...
When it comes to drug charges, exactly where you are when you get arrested can play a big role. It may even change how the police view the event that is occurring. For example, moving drugs across state lines may make it appear that you are trying to traffic those...
The wheels of justice would probably stop turning entirely if plea deals didn’t provide the grease to keep them moving. Plea deals (plea bargains) are agreements made between the prosecution and the defense – usually in the interest of resolving the case as quickly...
You’ve probably heard the phrase “means, motive and opportunity” applied to one criminal case or another – if only on television shows. Unfortunately, those shows often confuse people about the real criminal law process. It may surprise you to realize that prosecutors...
Quite a few people accused of criminal activity in Illinois broke drug laws. There are regulations that apply to prohibited substances and also controlled substances, like narcotic pain relievers. Just possessing, making or purchasing a specific substance could lead...
In theory, prescription medication is legal. Once a doctor recommends that you use a specific substance to treat or control symptoms that you experience, you can legally use medications that you would otherwise not have access to under state law. Although people tend...
When going out for drinks with friends, you might be under the belief that there’s a trick to avoiding a DUI charge. People often spread misconceptions about avoiding DUI charges, often because they were lucky or were told the myth by someone else. To ensure your...