Are Checkpoints Constitutional? The Legality of DUI Checkpoints
What do you do when you are driving along and realize there is a DUI checkpoint ahead? If you recently found yourself in this situation and ended up under arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), you probably have a number of questions. Are DUI checkpoints legal or do they amount to entrapment? If they...
Read MoreChicago Police Cannot Legally Detain You Because You're Nervous
If you operate a vehicle for long enough, you will likely get pulled over at some point. Most of the time, a traffic stop is short in length and you can be soon on your way. But what happens if the officer detains you beyond the time it takes for a normal traffic stop just...
Read MoreWhat is Eluding the Police?
You may have experienced that moment of fear when you first hear a police siren behind you or you see the blue and red lights flashing in the distance while driving. Your first instinct is most likely to slow down immediately. But for others, they may choose to speed up or even try to outrun...
Read MoreUnderstanding Misdemeanor Theft Charges in Illinois
Being arrested and charged with theft is typically an extremely stressful situation. But what theft legally entails and what must be proven by the prosecution for a defendant to be ultimately found guilty of such a crime is set out by statute in Illinois. At Mitchell S. Sexner & Associates LLC, we want the public...
Read MoreCan You Expunge an Assault Charge?
Most people believe that once they have completed a court sentence successfully, that their sentence will not visible to others for purposes of employment or background checks. Often, this belief is the result of a police officer or attorney telling them that the charge will no longer “be on their record” as long as they...
Read MoreR. Kelly: Defending Sex Crimes in Illinois
One of the biggest crime stories to hit Chicago in 2019 was in reference to the bombshell accusations of sexual abuse and sexual assault by many women lodged against famed R&B singer, R. Kelly. The embattled singer faces up to 70 years in prison if convicted on 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse against one...
Read MoreHow To Defend Yourself If You're The Victim of Entrapment by Chicago Police
Back in August of last year, community activists accused Chicago police officers of using “bait trucks” to catch criminals in predominantly black communities. They claimed officers were setting up trucks filled with Nike shoes to trap people who were breaking into trailer trucks. While police called it an effort to thwart burglaries, activists said that...
Read MoreDriving With an Obstructed View
Even though Spring is upon us, that doesn’t mean that Illinois is finished with wintery weather. One of the most aggravating aspects of dealing with ice and snow involves cleaning off your car during cold and blustery days. Sometimes, we may only clear off part of our windshield so that we don’t have to spend...
Read MoreFacing Charges for Failing to Move Over for an Emergency Vehicle? We Can Help
Only a little more than three months into 2019, Illinois has seen over a dozen dangerous accidents along state roads in which passing cars struck parked squad cars. One such accident killed 34-year-old state trooper, Christopher Lambert, as he stopped on his way home during a snowstorm to help another driver who had crashed. The...
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