Springfield Criminal Defense Blog

DUI is a serious charge by itself under Illinois law. It becomes much more serious in cases involving a motor vehicle accident, and if someone is killed in the accident, the charges can land a defendant in prison for years. While many Illinois residents may think they will never face this type of charge themselves,…

When you’re accused of criminal wrongdoing, the police and prosecutors are going to do everything they can to try to get a conviction. They’ll pressure you, lie to you, and twist your words to make it appear that you said something that you didn’t. All of these tactics can leave you feeling like you need…

When a new year begins and lawmakers are seated in Illinois, it is inevitable that they will try to implement new laws. Many are safety related. Specifically, road dangers have become a prominent issue, especially when it comes to children. Speeding in school zones is a problem. It puts kids in jeopardy and law enforcement…

When people face a criminal charge in Illinois they can experience confusion along with fear and uncertainty. The confusion oftentimes comes from a lack of knowledge about court procedure in general, and the criminal justice system specifically. And, if you are facing a violent crime charge, your future is on the line. In theory, the…

The consequences of a criminal conviction often involve far more than the sentence imposed by the court. So-called collateral consequences—meaning consequences that do not flow directly from the criminal sentence—can at times be as severe as the sentence itself. For this reason, it is important that a person accused of a crime understand potential consequences…

Being accused of driving under the influence in Illinois can be a problem for anyone. It can hinder their attempts to secure future employment or advance in their current job. It can curry disfavor in the community and damage a person and their family. Worse, it can lead to jail time, fines and a loss…

Although the constitution provides U.S. citizens with the right to keep and bear arms, there are various requirements under Illinois law you must comply with if you carry a gun. You must obtain a concealed carry permit to carry your weapon in public, and all weapon owners must have a firearm owner’s identification card, or…

Under Illinois law, a person who drives while intoxicated and causes an accident that kills another person can face many criminal charges. These charges may include reckless homicide. They do not often include first-degree murder, but that extreme charge was filed recently against an Illinois man accused of causing a fatal accident in the Springfield…

As readers of our legal blog know, we post about criminal law topics often. Recently, we discussed whether TSA could arrest you for drugs. However, in that Springfield, Illinois, bog post, we did not discuss CBD. Not the TSA’s job For context, Transportation Security Administration officers do not necessarily care about drugs. They are not…

When a person is arrested for driving under the influence in Illinois, they are likely to immediately consider the legal consequences and the financial costs associated with a potential conviction. There is no doubt that the prospect of incarceration, a driver’s license suspension and fines will be daunting. However, there are other costs associated with…