On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Sep 11, 2020 | Firm News
The right to own a firearm is a guarantee in the U.S. Constitution, but if you have a felony charge on your criminal record, you lose that right. According to FindLaw, convicted felons in Illinois cannot own or have in their possession any type of firearm. In...
On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Aug 25, 2020 | Firm News
First-degree murder constitutes the most serious homicide charge you can face in Illinois. Homicide itself means killing someone deliberately and without authority of law. Illinois Criminal Code Chapter 720, Section 5/9-1, contains the laws applying to first-degree...
On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Jul 31, 2020 | Firm News
Illinois is one of a few states that includes drug use in its DUI laws. The statute itself explains its intention in the title, “Driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, intoxicating compound or compounds or any combination thereof.” If you...
On behalf of W. Scott Hanken, Attorney at Law | Jul 22, 2020 | Firm News
On top of fines, traffic tickets can have an adverse effect on your life in another form: license points. The state stacks these on driving records as well to determine when to consider suspension or outright revocation for your driving privileges. Many traffic...
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...
