CHICAGO STYLE FIREARMS Illegal guns are all over Chicago. In 2018 alone, the Chicago Police seized over 9,500 illegal firearms. That was the largest amount seized in 5 years and a 9% increase from the previous year. Despite this, police in Chicago seize more illegal guns annually than in New York City and Los Angeles […]
According to FoxNews Chicago & Cook County prosecutors, one lifelong Chicagoan gave this explanation during one of the first aggravated unlawful use of a weapon (AUUW) arrests of 2019 in the city. Even if he has a point, he’s got a problem: he’s a convicted felon. Felons caught with a gun in Chicago face 3-7 […]
Class X Felony ARSON – DISMISSED AW was looking at serious time on a serious offense. A class X, Aggravated Arson. Having no criminal history, spending most his life as a family man, AW couldn’t believe the situation he was in. He knew he was innocent. He knew he didn’t set any fire. He even […]
CRASHED & CONFUSED? LEFT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT? WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT? Getting into an accident is no fun. If you are lucky enough to be able to walk away, or even better drive away, don’t. The law requires you to immediately stop. You cannot leave the scene of an accident. But […]
AGGRAVATED (FELONY) DUI VICTORY/NOT GUILTY CS was facing possible prison on a felony DUI charge. There was no choice but to go to trial and win. The risks were high and the odds long, CS was stopped by the police after being seen passed out in her vehicle at a busy intersection. After following […]
Lying to law enforcement is not a good idea. More importantly, it can be a crime. And the line between whether or not it is a crime becomes less & less clear the more & more you are talk to the police. If you think the cops are investigating you for a crime, assert your […]
CAN YOU TURN AROUND TO AVOID A DUI CHECKPOINT? You see them around the holidays. Labor Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving. DUI checkpoints popping up on the roads. The United States Supreme Court first upheld the constitutionality of these warrantless, probable cause free stops in 1990. Since then, States crafted their own specific legal rules […]
With the Labor Day’s holiday come and gone, it is essential that all of us take a moment to remind one another to be safe and smart this holiday and find a designated driver. Driving drunk can not only land youWith the Labor Day’s holiday come and gone, it is essential that all of us […]
With the passage of Public Act 99-697, § 40, as of July 29, 2016, Illinoisans are free to run around with 10 grams or less of marijuana without having to worry about Johnny lawdog. Across the country, more and more States are going beyond decriminalization and straight up legalizing marijuana, not to mention all the […]
DUI in Chicago IL Information This is America. We have rights. So the natural question is: Can you mow your lawn drunk? Answer: Does your lawnmower have seat, an electric motor & a cup holder for your beer? If yes: Sadly, even in America, with all our freedoms, this a DUI. If no, drink […]
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