DUI Motions: When I represent a client on a DUI charge I usually file certain motions to challenge the police officer’s reason for stopping the client and a motion to challenge the police officer’s belief that the client was intoxicated. These motions are called a Motion to Quash the Arrest and Supress the Evidence. …
A violation of Probation or supervision happens when you are on a sentence of probation or supervision and you either get charged with a new offense or fail to complete one or more of the requirements of your original sentence. New Offense: One of the conditions of probation or supervision is that you do NOT…
Last Thursday, I appeared in DuPage County for my client who was charged with Retail Theft. He was accused of taking protein powder without paying for the item. What really happened is that my client paid $50.00, (the price with tax was $49.95) and left without a receipt. The store clerk pocketed the money. The…
Cook County greed strikes again! Cook County is getting ready to charge for parking at the courthouses located at Bridgview, Maywood, Rolling Meadows and Markham. The last month there has been concrete work on the parking lots- – installing center islands at the entry of the parking lots. I was told by a Cook County…
When you are arrested for a DUI the police will tow your vehicle, this is true even if your vehicle is parked in a safe location and not in the middle of the street. The reason they do this is to get your money from you. The towing charge is usually over $100. but the…
The State of Illinois has increased the consenquences for a person speeding over 31 mph. Here is the law: Speeding 31 mph Plus Above Limit – No Supervision Courts may not grant court supervision to a violator when they are charged with speeding that is 31 miles per hour or more in excess of the…
A Petition to revoke a sentence occurs if you fail to complete all of the conditions of the sentence. For example, the sentencing court might sentence you to pay a $1,500.00 fine, take classes regarding alcohol, attend a Victim Impact Panel and not be charged with a crime during the period of your court supervision…
Winning a DUI case involves three major aspects. First, I review of the evidence the prosecutor has against you. This involves reviewing the arresting police officer’s narrative report, the alcohol influence report, (where your performance of the field sobriety tests are recorded), and any interview that may have been conducted at the time of your…
I offer a free consultation which can be in person or on the phone. I take my time and give true advise and consultation. I also quote what my price would be and end the call. No pressure. One day ago, a person called to discuss with me his license suspension. His two DUI cases…
If you are arrested for a DUI or other criminal offense the police tow your vehicle. In order to have your vehicle released you have to pay an “impound” fee. This fee is nothing short of a ransom. The City of Chicago impound fees are the most outrageous of the municipals. For example, the DUI…