Charged with Theft?
Feb 13, 2014
Theft charges, unlike retail theft, involve the unlawful acquisition of property from an individual or entity that is not a retail merchant. Defense of a charge of theft requires an experienced attor...
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Frequently Asked DUI and Criminal Law Questions
Feb 10, 2014
Some of the more common DUI and Criminal Law questions asked by my clients over the years. DUI - Frequently Asked Questions 1. Why do I need a lawyer for my DUI? A. DUI law in the State of Illinois i...
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Defending DUI in Illinois
Feb 10, 2014
Some of the important aspects of effective, diligent DUI representation on Illinois DUI cases keeping in mind the Statutory Summary Suspension and the criminal charge of DUI. First Things First Gettin...
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Defending the CDL Operator
Feb 06, 2014
Those individuals who possess a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) face more severe consequences for moving violations than the general public. Contrary to popular belief, CDL holders are not just at r...
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Retail Theft in Cook and the Collar Counties
Jan 30, 2014
Retail Theft charges require an experienced attorney who can effectively navigate through the courthouse where your case is pending. There are particular local rules and procedures that vary from cou...
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Chicago Misdemeanor DUI & Traffic Offenses
Jan 30, 2014
All of the misdemeanor DUI arrests made within the city limits of Chicago, and O’Hare Airport are prosecuted by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. These prosecutions take place on the Fourth ...
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Preliminary Hearings - The initial proceeding after bond has been set in Felony matters
Jan 29, 2014
Preliminary Hearings are abbreviated hearings exclusive to felony allegations. Preliminary Hearings, generally involve felony offenses that lack complexity and are fairly straight-forward cases. Oft...
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Summary Suspension Law & The MDDP
Jan 29, 2014
When an individual is charged with DUI, one of the most frustrating parts of this unpleasant experience is dealing with the automatic license suspension that occurs 46 days after the arrest. The lice...
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Lifetime Revocations in Illinois
Oct 28, 2011
Recently, I was attacked by an "anonymous" AVVO reviewer that blamed me that he/she served jail time on a Driving While Revoked Felony. What that client failed to mention was that (1) the client was o...
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Significant changes in DUI/Traffic Law in 2011
Jan 05, 2011
DUI and the Summary Suspension DUIs are misdemeanor (generally) if it's your first or second case. If it's your third or subsequent, you may be charged with a felony - unless, at the time of your fi...
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