On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Jul 8, 2020 | Firm News
Dealing with the criminal system in the US can be overwhelming, but the first step is understanding legal terminology. Most people have heard about misdemeanors and felonies, but it is important to understand how these are different and what impact they may have on...
On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Jun 19, 2020 | Firm News
For many people in Illinois, the loss of one’s driving privileges due to a driving under the influence offense may create significant hardships. Without the right to drive, a person may be unable to keep a job, for example. Some DUI defendants may reinstate...
On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Jun 15, 2020 | Firm News
Society often speaks of robbery and burglary together, and so they might be two of the most frequently confused criminal offenses by the general public. In fact, they have very little in common beyond the goal of committing a crime. You do not have to steal, or even...
On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Jun 10, 2020 | Firm News
Rather than taking illegal substances, your recent drug charges stemmed from a valid medication. Do you understand why this happened? The Recovery Village explains how taking a prescription medication in the wrong place at the wrong time could lead to a...
On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | May 22, 2020 | Firm News
All 50 states have ignition interlock device laws DUI offenders. However, the specifics of interlock device laws between states. In the state of Illinois, both first-time and subsequent offenders must install an ignition interlock device on their cars if they wish to...
On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | May 11, 2020 | Firm News
There are many different types of moving violations that may result in traffic tickets in Illinois. Speeding, reckless driving and illegal lane usage are just a few of the driving behaviors that lead to tickets and driver’s license points. While most people are...
On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Apr 30, 2020 | Firm News
Illinois law requires residents who wish to own weapons to apply for a Firearm Owners Identification card. Law enforcement officials may, however, rescind an individual’s FOID card for a variety of reasons, including domestic violence or mental health issues. As noted...
On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Apr 17, 2020 | Firm News
What happens when Illinois officers pull residents over on suspicion of DUI? In these cases, they will run tests to see if you are over the legal alcohol limit. One way to check your blood alcohol content (BAC) level is through breath tests. But what are these tests?...
On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Apr 2, 2020 | Firm News
Illinois cracks down hard on anyone accused of driving under the influence. You should know as much as possible about the tools used by law enforcement. Today we will focus on field sobriety tests. Officers often use these tests as a “first line”. Based...
On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Mar 27, 2020 | Firm News
When you think about drug crimes, usage or selling of outlawed substances usually comes to mind first. However, drug paraphernalia is also illegal to possess across the nation. Items and their usage Paraphernalia is often defined as an object used for drugs. Some...
