Springfield Criminal Defense Blog

Drug charges involving the selling, trafficking or possession of illegal drugs are severe in every state. When the amounts of a drug in possession are high, authorities often add on the additional charge of trafficking, which can trigger much more serious federal charges. If the suspect is carrying a firearm at the time of arrest,…

We have all seen the commercials, the traffic signs and the radio commercial: “don’t drink and drive,” “drink, drive, go to jail,” etc. However, life happens and we all make mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes can lead to drinking and driving, but if one is pulled over at this point, what do they do? Mitigation The…

While it is true that we generally do not have to interact with the police or help them with an investigation. If we are pulled over in our vehicle, this is a forced interaction we must participate in. Traffic violations When one is pulled over because of some traffic violation, the police officer has to…

Weapons offenses are serious criminal charges that can lead to serious possible criminal penalties and consequences. Because individuals accused of committing weapons crimes can face the potential loss of their freedom, fines and other possible penalties and consequences, they should be familiar with how to protect themselves from these charges. The most common types of…

If a breathalyzer test led to drunk driving charges, accused drivers can benefit from understanding how they may be able to challenge a breathalyzer test. Accused drivers should be familiar with all of their criminal defense options and how they may be able to help them fight drunk driving charges. How can accused drivers challenge…

People in Illinois drink alcohol for many different reasons. There is generally nothing wrong with consuming alcohol either, however, some of the choices they make while drinking can cause trouble for themselves and others. One choice that can get people in trouble with the law is deciding to drive after they have consumed too much…

A charge of armed robbery should be taken very seriously, as it can carry significant penalties and consequences. Under Illinois law, armed robbery is a Class X felony, which means there is a mandatory prison sentence of between 6 to 30 years. Penalties may be adjusted, or prison time extended depending on the specific facts…

The impact of a drug case on an accused individual can be significant. To prevent the entire course of the accused individual’s life from changing and being derailed because of a drug arrest, accused individuals should be familiar with criminal defense options and alternative sentencing options. Alternatives to time behind bars It is important for…

Very few of us have never received a traffic ticket. Given enough time, much like car accidents, nearly everyone will receive some kind of traffic citation. Of course, these citations can range in consequences from simply annoying to potentially, life changing. This is why it is so important for everyone to know their basic traffic…

Many people in Illinois will get pulled over for one offense or another, and assume that if the officer gives them a ticket, he must have seen them do something illegal. But getting a ticket is not an admission of guilt, it is just an accusation. Many residents of Springfield will just pay the fine,…