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September 2nd, 2019

Your Guide to Chicago School Zone Speeding Tickets

In most cases, a speeding ticket is essentially a costly nuisance — and a reminder to slow down. If, however, you receive a school zone speeding ticket, you could be facing significantly harsher consequences, including a criminal conviction and an exorbitant fine. To ensure that you understand the potential ramifications of the ticket you were...

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August 26th, 2019

Is CBD Oil Legal in Illinois in 2019?

What a difference a generation or two can make! During the tumultuous decade of the 1960s, teenagers and young adults smoked marijuana as part of a larger counter-culture explosion across the nation. Then came the “War on Drugs” that started in the 1970s, and it was still going strong at the end of the century....

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August 12th, 2019

Chicago Wiretap Laws and Your Rights

It seems as though every crime drama on television or the big screen includes at least one law enforcement agency tapping the bad guy’s phone. Understandably, that may lead you to believe that wiretaps and cell phone tapping are commonplace during a criminal investigation. The truth, however, is that tapping a suspect’s phone is not...

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August 5th, 2019

Can Police Enter Your Home Without a Warrant?

Imagine there is a knock on your door. When you open the door, you realize it is the police. The officer tells you they want to search your home; however, the officer does not offer to show you a warrant. Can police enter your house without a warrant? What should you do in that situation?...

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July 29th, 2019

What Happens If You Get Multiple Speeding Tickets?

If you drive often or long enough, the odds that you will eventually get a speeding ticket are high. Most of the time, a speeding ticket is just an expensive reminder to slow down and pay attention to the posted speed limit. If you are issued multiple speeding tickets in a relatively short period, however,...

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July 22nd, 2019

Do You Need an Attorney to Be Questioned by Chicago PD?

For the average person, interactions with the police are often a bit frightening – particularly if it appears that you are a suspect in an investigation. If you find yourself in a situation where the police call you in for questioning, should you ask for a lawyer before agreeing to talk to them? Doesn’t that...

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July 16th, 2019

Criminal Defense Blog Archive

Emergency Exceptions to Miranda Rights: What You Need to Know How Traffic Stops Can Affect Immigration Issues in Chicago Understanding the Consequences of a Felony Conviction How to Fight a Stalking No Contact Order or Order of Protection Chicago Police Cannot Legally Detain You Because You’re Nervous What is Eluding the Police? Understanding Misdemeanor Theft...

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Written by Mitchell S. Sexner Last Updated : February 8, 2022