Springfield Criminal Defense Blog

If you’re under investigation for committing a violent crime, then your freedom and your future is on the line. The pressure of this reality can be crushing, and it might drive you to act in a way that seems beneficial but actually turns out to be harmful to your criminal defense. This includes voluntarily talking…

If an Illinois police officer suspects that you have been involved in a drug crime, it is likely that he or she will ask you some questions to gather as much information as possible regarding the alleged crime. If you are arrested, the officer may continue to interrogate you at the police station. Many people…

Illinois residents who are facing a violent crime charge have plenty to worry about, from perceptions by others that they are dangerous to the potential sentence that could come with a conviction – likely to include years behind bars. In order to defend yourself against allegations of crimes of violence, you need to be prepared…

If you’ve been charged with a DUI, then you’re probably worried about what the allegations mean for your future, especially if you’re a licensed healthcare professional. After all, a conviction could lead to jail time, a fine, driver’s license suspension, and harm to your reputation, but it can also have a devastating impact on your…

Illinois has taken the lead of many other states across the nation and taken a more nuanced approach to marijuana. Although it is now legal to use for people 21 and older and those who are using it for medicinal purposes, it can still spark legal problems if the user is accused of driving under…

If you are convicted of assault in Illinois, you could face years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. Assault is a crime of violence that requires knowingly engaging in conduct that places a person in apprehension of imminent physical harm. An assault in Illinois can be classified as a misdemeanor or felony, depending…

If you have been stopped by an officer in Springfield and given a traffic citation, it was likely based on the officer’s observations of your driving. The officer typically will put their observations into writing as part of the citation, generally claiming that you were driving recklessly or unsafely or violating a traffic law. However,…

When you think of a drug possession charge, you may naturally believe it means someone was found with drugs physically on them. Therefore, you might be surprised and confused if you are arrested for drug possession when you did not physically possess any drugs. Your arrest was likely based on the theory of constructive possession.…

The recreational use of cannabis has been legal in Illinois since January 1, 2020, but that doesn’t mean our state has worked out all the details. Lawmakers, law enforcement and the public are still figuring out how to deal with the issue of drugged driving. According to one recent study, between 2013 and 2021, here…

Being accused of driving under the influence in Illinois can be problematic in many ways regardless of the person’s age. However, the allegations can be more challenging for those who are under 21. With the holiday season approaching and people attending parties, gatherings and events, there will likely be alcohol and other intoxicating substances available.…