By Martindale Hubbell for Law Offices of Paul Chatzky | Published August 20, 2013 | Posted in Assault, Criminal Defense | Tagged Tags: assault, battery, criminal defense, Illinois criminal defense lawyer | Leave a comment
Assault is one of the most common criminal charges. It is also one of the most misunderstood. If you have been charged with the crime of assault in Illinois, here is what you need to know: Legal definition In Illinois, assault is when one person intentionally causes another person to be in reasonable apprehension of Read More
Read MoreAn arrest can happen to anyone at any time. In fact, in 2011 there were 132,863 arrests in the State of Illinois. Knowing how to properly handle an arrest can make all the difference in the outcome of a criminal matter. Here is what you need to know: Legal definition of arrest An arrest is Read More
Read MoreMany mistakenly assume that traffic ticket offenses are not criminal matters. Driving with a suspended license in Illinois is a very serious crime carrying stiff penalties. Reinstating your driving privileges after suspension or revocation can be a lengthy and costly process. Stiff penalties for driving with a suspended license in Illinois A first-time offender for Read More
Read MorePrior to 2011, the State needed to show evidence that using an illegal drug impaired driving before escalating a driving under the influence (DUI) charge to a felony. Now, the State only needs to show that the defendant’s driving caused an accident and that the driver used an illegal drug — even if the drug Read More
Read MoreAccording to the Center for Disease Control, adults drank and drove 112 million times in 2010. In the same year, 62% of the 211 children that were killed in drunk driving crashes were riding with an intoxicated driver. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately 33% of all drivers arrested or convicted of Read More
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