An Illinois driver is facing criminal charges after a recent motor vehicle accident. The woman is accused of DUI after the van she was driving hit the side of a school bus while traveling along the highway. The bus was carrying students to a high school basketball game at the time of the accident, and the impact […]
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Broadly speaking, our criminal defense law firm recommends cooperating with police during a traffic stop. However, cooperation does not mean waiving one’s rights. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable, warrantless searches and seizures. Accordingly, a driver does not have to consent to his or her vehicle being searched, absent other circumstances. If the traffic stop […]
Driving under the influence is something that is both highly discouraged, and against the law in Peoria, Illinois and across the nation. However, the reality is that it happens. Police know this and keep a watchful eye out for those they believe may be driving under the influence. If a person is convicted of a […]