by Attorney Uche | Feb 2, 2015 | DUI Law News & Topics |
In January of 2014, the new medical marijuana law1 in the state of Illinois became effective. The medical marijuana pilot program allows qualified patients to receive authorization to legally use marijuana as prescribed by a medical professional. This new...
by Attorney Uche | Jan 26, 2015 | DUI Law News & Topics |
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is against the law for everyone in Illinois—and every other state, for that matter. The penalties for a DUI conviction can be severe and may have a significant impact on your life. These penalties only...
by Attorney Uche | Jan 19, 2015 | Criminal Law News & Topics |
In plain English, the crime of theft occurs when a person engages in conduct that results in the intentional and unauthorized taking of the property of another. There are different levels of theft under Illinois law, and the offense of which a person is accused...
by Attorney Uche | Jan 12, 2015 | Criminal Law News & Topics |
While white collar crimes may not be as well-publicized as the violent crimes that often dominate the nightly news, they are equally serious in the eyes of the law. One of the most prevelant types of white collar crimes is healthcare fraud, much of which is...
by Attorney Uche | Jan 5, 2015 | DUI Law News & Topics |
Many people are under the mistaken impression that a first offense of driving under the influence1 of alcohol or drugs (DUI) a minor legal matter. After all, you may have acquaintances or be aware of public figures who have a DUI and seemed to be able to handle the...