What Is Considered Theft? Theft, or larceny, is typically a term used to describe taking property that does not belong to you. This can happen by way of taking unauthorized control, theft by deception, or by threat. In addition, the person who commits the theft must intend to permanently keep the property from the rightful […]
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When You Can’t Return to Work: Car Accident Aftermath
You’ve Been Injured in a Collision, Now What? If you’ve been seriously injured in a car accident and need to recover at home, the last thing you want to worry about is work. Luckily, the many serious injuries people endure in auto accidents often qualify for disability or even SSD (Social Security Disability). Your time […]
Read MoreHow Do You Install a BAIID Device After a DUI?
In Illinois, first-time DUI offenders are required to install a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) in their vehicle to obtain driving relief while their license is temporarily suspended until the criminal court case. This piece of advanced technology measures a driver’s BAC before permitting them to start their vehicle. If a person’s BAC is […]
Read MoreDoes Getting a DUI Mean I Lose My License?
There are several possible consequences regarding your license if you get a DUI. It is imperative that you seek legal counsel as quickly as possible so you have a fighting chance. The laws and consequences of DUI vary from state to state, so representation from a Peoria criminal defense lawyer who knows Illinois laws critical. […]
Read MoreAre You Eligible for Probation after Committing a Drug Crime?
If you have been charged with a drug crime in Illinois, there are two types of probation available to avoid serving jail or prison time and even a permanent criminal conviction: drug probation and Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) probation. Drug probation entails mandatory costs and fines of up to $12,000, 30 hours of […]
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