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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...
Many people accused of drunk driving offenses assume that their conviction in criminal court is inevitable. Especially if they had one or two drinks before driving, they likely believe that no one will take their words seriously when they claim the breath test results...
Getting stopped for suspected DUI is nerve-wracking enough. You envision the potential consequences from incarceration, fines, losing your driver’s license and having tarnished personal and professional reputations. But what you do immediately after the traffic stop...
The legalization of recreational marijuana in 2020 has opened a growing legal pitfall – marijuana DUIs. Here’s what you need to know about the state’s DUI penalties: What exactly is legal/illegal? Possession is, of course, legal, provided that you are 21 years of age...
The last thing you expected in life was to be charged with a drug crime and to have to think about fighting your case in court. Your drug case is one that you don’t want on your record. You don’t think the charges are fair, and you want to get the charges dropped...
Many people are worried about going to jail or losing their driver's license after a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest in Illinois. If you want to get your driving privileges back after an impaired driving arrest, you will typically need to install a breath...
The legality of prescription medication confuses people. They know they have to see a doctor to get a prescription, but they may think they can do whatever they want with a medication once they possess it, which isn't true. The drugs people abuse and how they misuse...