The surest way for police officers to conduct a legal search is to obtain a warrant signed by a judge. Search warrants can give police officers access to homes and vehicles. They can also compel people to submit to testing that they might otherwise refuse. There are...
Legally speaking, teenagers are not allowed to drink until they are 21 years old. Realistically, underage drinking happens every day. Teenagers drink in high school and in college. This is one of the most common violations of the law at this age. Some parents will...
If a police officer is asking you questions during a traffic stop or after an arrest, they may say something like “I need you to be honest with me.” There is clearly an expectation that they want you to tell them the truth. You may expect that they are also telling...
Eviction is a stressful and disruptive process for both landlords and tenants. Illinois law strives to create a balance, helping to ensure that landlords can recoup their property under legitimate circumstances while protecting tenants from unfair removal....
You may have seen media clips in high-profile criminal and civil cases of people giving the response “I don’t recall” to questions. Sometimes, they rely on that answer throughout their testimony to the point where it seems ridiculous. The only time that’s an...
Unfortunately, it is possible to break the law and not realize what you have done or understand the gravity of your situation. Sharing prescription medications is a prime example. Many do not believe giving away prescribed medicines is a crime, but sharing in this...
Mortgage fraud is one of the many white-collar crimes that could land you in serious trouble. Even if you avoid a conviction, the distress and hassle the accusations cause could affect you for years to come. Hence, it’s best to do all you can to make sure no one can...
The police may pull over a vehicle if they suspect the driver is drunk. Before an arrest is made, the police must gather evidence proving that the driver is drunk. One way this is done is by asking the driver questions. However, this may not work, especially if the...
There are numerous types of criminal convictions. Despite the variety of offenses, anyone with a criminal record can be stereotyped in a similar way. The majority of people would agree that everyone deserves a second chance -- especially those who made a mistake in...
Drunk driving causes thousands of accidents and hundreds of fatalities every year in Illinois. For this reason, tackling drunk driving is a top priority for law enforcement. Police officers have a number of powers at their disposal to tackle drunk driving, including...
