Springfield Criminal Defense Blog

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…

Sometimes arguments go beyond mere words and things get physical. When this happens, it could lead to more than just injuries — it could lead to assault and battery charges. The following is a brief overview of the types of assault and battery crimes in Illinois. Battery There are two types of actions that can…

We recently discussed how refusing a breathalyzer test during a DUI traffic stop will result in a yearlong license suspension in Illinois, but may still be worth it to possibly protect yourself from a DUI conviction. However, it is important to note that refusing a Breathalyzer is not your only option to protect yourself. You…

Police officers often use chemical testing to determine whether a driver has been driving under the influence. Once you get your driver’s license, implied consent laws state that you are now required to submit to field sobriety or chemical testing if you are requested to do so by a police officer. However, you can still…

Not all traffic tickets are created and treated equally. While most Illinois residents may think traffic tickets are only given for speeding, this is not the case. The truth is that traffic tickets can be issued for a variety of reasons that can be broadly categorized under moving violations and strict liability offenses. Moving violations…

Grand juries in Illinois do not always act rapidly. For some crimes, the grand jury’s decision may follow the acts under consideration by several weeks. In a recent case arising from a motorcycle accident that occurred in the town of Channahon on Aug. 12, a Will County grand jury returned an indictment against the driver…