by Attorney Uche | Mar 30, 2015 | DUI Law News & Topics |
The answer to the question posed above is “in some cases, yes.” When evidence is successfully suppressed, it is inadmissible in court, which can often lead prosecutors to drop cases or judges to dismiss them due to a legal insufficiency of evidence. As a result, it is...
by Attorney Uche | Feb 27, 2015 | DUI Law News & Topics |
The answer to this question, as is the case with most questions regarding the law, is that “it depends.” When investigating a driver suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, police have a variety of investigatory techniques available to them. In addition...
by Attorney Uche | Feb 20, 2015 | DUI Law News & Topics |
Many people who are accused of driving under the influence1 (DUI) in Illinois may believe that their case is “open and shut” and that they should simply just plead guilty and move on with their lives. After all, in many DUI investigations, people perform poorly on...
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 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...