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You may have received a phone call from a police detective asking to talk. Maybe a federal agent stopped by your home or job. Perhaps you heard through someone you know that you’re being investigated—or worse, that someone else was arrested and named you. If you haven’t been arrested but believe you’re under investigation in…

Being investigated for a crime in Chicago can be one of the most unsettling experiences a person can face. You haven’t been charged yet, but you know something is happening behind the scenes. Maybe you were questioned. Maybe you were served a subpoena. Maybe you just have a feeling that something isn’t right. At this…

You might not have been charged with a crime, but something feels off. Maybe a police officer knocked on your door and asked to speak with you. Maybe someone you know was questioned about your activities. Maybe you received a subpoena for records you didn’t even know you had. Whatever the reason, if you think…

Here’s What You Need to Know It’s the middle of the night. You see the flashing lights behind you. Moments later, a police officer is asking how much you’ve had to drink and whether you’ll perform some field sobriety tests. You decline. Then they ask you to blow into a breathalyzer. You refuse that too.…

Being investigated for a crime in Chicago is terrifying. You may not be arrested. You may not have court dates—yet. But the fear of what’s coming next can keep you awake at night. The question many people ask is: Can hiring a criminal defense attorney at this stage actually stop the case before it becomes public…

If you were arrested for DUI in Illinois while parked in your driveway or on a private road, you may be wondering how that’s even possible. Many people assume DUI laws only apply to public roads. But Illinois law doesn’t draw that line so clearly. In fact, DUI charges can—and do—occur on private property across…

Many people believe that choosing to sleep in their car instead of driving after drinking is a responsible decision—and morally, it probably is. But under Illinois law, sleeping in your vehicle while intoxicated can still result in a DUI arrest. In Waukegan, law enforcement officers don’t need to witness you driving to charge you with…

The Truth About False Breathalyzer Results in Illinois Imagine this: you’re on your way home from a late dinner in downtown Chicago. You didn’t have a single drink, but earlier, you rinsed your mouth with a heavy-duty mouthwash. You’re pulled over near the Loop for a minor traffic violation. The officer smells alcohol and asks…

If you’ve had your property taken by law enforcement in connection with a drug investigation, you’re not alone—and you may be shocked to learn that the State of Illinois can try to keep your assets even if you were never convicted of a crime. Under the Illinois Drug Asset Forfeiture Procedure Act (725 ILCS 150/1), law…

Illinois has legalized medical and recreational cannabis, but the criminal law surrounding marijuana and driving remains one of the most misunderstood areas of DUI enforcement. Many patients assume that having a medical marijuana card shields them from prosecution. But that assumption can lead to serious trouble if you’re pulled over and accused of driving while…