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One of the things that many Illinois residents complain about when it comes to the way courts may handle charges...

Fatal car accidents happen far too often here in Illinois and elsewhere under a variety of circumstances. In some cases,...

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration and local law enforcement agencies here in Illinois and across the country do what they...

The lives of several people took an unexpected turn on May 18, 2016 at around 2:10 a.m. That is when...

Addictions take a toll on families, friends and — especially — the individual who suffers from it. In the vast...

Before conducting a search of an Illinois resident’s home for drugs, drug paraphernalia and other items associated with drugs, police typically...

Nearly every Illinois resident makes choices that could potentially change the course of life forever. When such a choice results...

Most Illinois residents are aware that they can be charged with driving under the influence or driving while impaired after...

Many people think of cocaine as a party drug. As such, people who use the drug recreationally may not understand...

These two terms are often used interchangeably, but they differ in fundamental ways. Each of them is considered a property...

Here in Peoria, it may seem like we are a big city with a real skyline, but for many people,...

Most Illinois residents understand the danger of getting behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking. Unfortunately, many of them...

When Illinois law enforcement officers initiate a traffic stop or investigate an accident, they check to see whether the driver...

A police officer pulled you over a night out drinking with your friends at the bar. Your heart drops when...

Were you pulled over and arrested on suspicion of drunk driving here in Illinois? The officer more than likely told...

Drug-related crimes are a relatively big problem in the Peoria area. Recently, a 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with...

An Illinois driver is facing criminal charges after a recent motor vehicle accident. The woman is accused of DUI after the van...

Broadly speaking, our criminal defense law firm recommends cooperating with police during a traffic stop. However, cooperation does not mean...

Through video footage, those accused of crimes often have evidence that can stand up against police officer reports and testimony....

Driving under the influence is something that is both highly discouraged, and against the law in Peoria, Illinois and across...