When people hope to keep their internet browsing away from others’ eyes, a lot of people turn to private browser windows, or “incognito” mode. For example, while shopping for a present for their spouse on a shared computer or researching information when considering a...
A misdemeanor may seem like a minor offense, but it can still show up on a background check. If you have a conviction on your record, you may wonder how it could affect your ability to find or keep a job. Illinois law offers some protections, but the impact depends on...
If the police want to perform a search of your house during a criminal investigation, they can enter your home if they have a search warrant. They will present you with the warrant, which should include certain details, such as the property to be searched, the...
In criminal defense cases, the legality of a search or seizure can shape the entire outcome. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, but those protections are not always upheld during an arrest or investigation. There are specific...
Entrapment happens when law enforcement convinces someone to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed. Illinois law recognizes entrapment as a valid legal defense, but it requires proof that the idea and pressure to commit the crime came from law...
Illinois has stricter laws concerning firearms than many other states do. Violations of one that result in a lot of arrests is the state’s Unlawful Use of Weapons (UUW) law. The law states that anyone with a Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) Card “may transport a...
That first call from jail to your family after an arrest can be really hard to make – especially if you’re in serious legal trouble and facing charges of a violent crime. You may have a ton of things you want to say to your loved ones, and they probably have a lot of...
Drivers normally face driving under the influence (DUI) charges for operating a vehicle while drunk on alcohol. But officers can also hand out DUIs to drivers under the effect of any intoxicating drug or substance, such as cannabis. By Illinois law, it’s illegal for a...
In 2022, the Illinois Secretary of State reported that there were over 27,000 DUI arrests across the state. In Illinois, one of the punishments for receiving a DUI is that you will lose your driving privileges. Losing your driver's license due to a DUI can be a...
Have you ever failed a sobriety test, but, you have not had a drop to drink? It might seem improbable, but there are actually several reasons why you might fail a field sobriety test, even if you are not drunk. Police officers have designed field sobriety tests to...
