Springfield Criminal Defense Blog

We are all familiar with holiday crackdowns by the police to catch drunk drivers and issue as many traffic tickets as humanly possible. It is just one of the joys of living in Illinois, though, to be fair, many other states do holiday enforcement drives as well, including checkpoint, mandatory alcohol screenings, etc. And, our…

As any reader of this blog knows, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Central District of Illinois is active and always looking to make headlines. Indeed, a quick search online shows they seem to love their press releases. And, this was for two Illinoisans. The firearm indictment On October 19, 2021, the Federal Grand Jury indicted…

Home security systems may not always prevent a burglary or other crime, but these systems often provide convincing evidence that the prosecutor can use at trial. A home security system may have recorded crucial evidence in connection with a recent burglary attempt in Bloomington, Illinois. The incident Two residents living in the 700 block of…

When authorities are alerted of a possible crime, it is possible that law enforcement could suspect other crimes being committed once the suspect is located. Whether it is during a traffic stop or a call to possible gunfire, police may find evidence that leads to a search of personal property. If this search uncovers illegal…

As any driver can attest, they do not like getting pulled over by law enforcement. While it happens on the daily in Illinois and elsewhere, the reality is that it does not make the experience easy for motorists. Additionally, many drivers are not left with a warning and are given a traffic citation. A traffic…

Weapons offenses can be significant criminal charges and can carry significant penalties for accused individuals. For accused individuals facing gun charges, they should be familiar with the criminal defense options they may have. Examples of weapons charges There are a variety of different types of weapons charges accused individuals can be facing including: Certain individuals,…

It can be scary to face criminal charges. After all, the stakes are high, and you’ve probably never been in this position before. With so much on the line, you might find yourself tempted to take a plea deal offered by the prosecution. However, doing so may not be in your best interests. Before you…

Illinois gun owners may need to follow up on new ownership requirements and background restrictions on sales. A bill in the Illinois House is aimed at modernizing the state’s firearm owner’s identification card (FOID) law and requiring background checks on private sales of firearms. Although current law requires law enforcement to approve or deny applications…

Theft offenses can be some of the most complex crimes committed in Illinois. They can involve many people performing different acts, not all of whom are necessarily aware of exactly what is going on. If you find yourself embroiled in a theft investigation, a helpful place to start is knowing what a theft offense actually…

Getting pulled over on suspicion of a DUI is a terrible experience, and a conviction for DUI can change a person’s life forever. The penalties for DUI in Illinois are harsh. First offenders may face a loss of driving privileges for up to six months, jail time of up to 364 days or community service,…