Springfield Criminal Defense Blog

Now that restaurants, clubs and bars are re-opening, many people in Springfield are looking forward to a beer at happy hour after work or taking a date out to a nice meal and glass of wine. A nice evening out can turn awful, however, if on the way home you are pulled over by police…

Allegations of violence are serious and can result in criminal charges against Illinois residents. Too often, innocent men and women are subjected to wrongful charges based on bad information and poor police work. These problematic arrests can result when assaults are alleged and individuals attempt to use self-defense options. Illinois recognizes limited self-defense rights when…

According to some estimates, about 350,000 people across the country have ignition interlock devices. These miniature breathalyzers are wired into the car’s electronic system. The device prevents the car from starting unless the driver blows into the device and proves he or she is sober. A growing number of states require people with drunk driving…

What might seem like a rather routine traffic stop can quickly become something far more serious when law enforcement officers search you or your vehicle. In some cases, these searches lead to drug charges, whether relating to simple possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, or drug trafficking. Regardless of the type of drug crime you’ve been…

We have all scene the movie scenes where one escapes the police after a high-speed chase. The driver, sometimes, the hero, sometimes, not, breaks double digit speeds on their way to freedom. However, in real life, even if one successfully evades the police, one may still end up in jail. One local Springfield man learned…

If you are facing DUI charges, you may be worried about the consequences you will face if you are convicted. Many DUI convictions result in lengthy license suspensions, significant fines, and jail time, depending on the circumstances of your arrest. Fortunately, a DUI charge does not always result in a conviction. An attorney specializing in…

Many people who live in or around Springfield and who get a ticket may think it just means having to pay a fine and maybe having to pay some additional premium on automobile insurance. Truckers and other commercial drivers, however, know how serious a traffic ticket can be. Depending on the violation, a ticket can…

As a means to combat the rise in drug use in the state, Illinois take a strong stance against crimes involving drugs. The possession of a controlled substance could be evidence of personal use; however, it could also give the presumption of drug sales of trafficking. Thus, when an individual is accused of a drug…

Convicted felons are not allowed to possess weapons in Illinois, even if the prior felony conviction occurred in another state. The ban is total and absolute. Two brothers who are alleged to be convicted felons in possession of weapons were arrested in Springfield on Jan. 13, 2021. They may learn about this law the hard…

Not long ago this Illinois-based criminal defense blog provided its readers with a post on assault and battery charges. These crimes can result in serious penalties for those convicted and can alter the course of affected individuals’ lives. However, defendants do not have to accept their charges and can offer defenses to the claims made…