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Top Reasons You Shouldn’t Drink and Drive This Weekend

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrunk Driving / DUITags: , , , , , , ,

The prevalence of drinking and driving in the state of Illinois is staggering. When you consider that the penalties for a DUI charge can involve a fine, vehicle impoundment, a suspended driver’s license for a year or more as well as imprisonment, it’s difficult to understand why anyone would take the risk and get behind the wheel when they are impaired. Nonetheless every year thousands of people in the state choose to engage in the life-threatening activity. Not only is …

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What Does Conviction for Possession of Drugs Entail?

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrug Charges, Drug CrimesTags: , , , , ,

People convicted on the grounds of possession of drugs can face an array of penalties at the time of sentencing, which can vary from state to state. Conviction for simple drug possession can invite lenient penalties such a fine of less than $100 and/or a few days in jail, to stricter ones like a huge fine of thousands of dollars and several years in state prison. The fact that simple drug possession attracts the lightest sentence should bring relief to …

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What You Can Expect from Your Criminal Defense Attorney

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense LawTags: , , , , ,

The experience of being pressed with criminal charges and the legal hassles that come along with it can be difficult to endure. You need someone who can defend you vigorously and protect your legal rights. No one do that better than a skilled criminal defense attorney. A criminal charge can impact several aspects of your life negatively – your job, your housing application, even your credit card application. It is not worth risking all of this. The decision of choosing …

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Here’s Why You Need to Hire a DUI Attorney

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrunk Driving / DUITags: , , , , , , ,

Being arrested and charged with driving under influence (DUI) can be an arduous situation for you. Worse still, your reputation could be at stake. Moreover, there is a possibility of the suspension of your driver’s license, hefty penalties and even potential jail time. A lot of these consequences can be avoided with one person by your side – a skilled and a knowledgeable DUI attorney. Hiring a DUI attorney is in a defendant’s best interest as not only can the …

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Factors to Consider before Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Federal Crimes

If there’s anything more frustrating than facing a criminal charge, it is hiring the wrong criminal defense attorney. Hiring the right lawyer plays a major role in helping you deal with your criminal case. It is, perhaps, one of the most important decisions you will ever make. You need to be level-headed and make a wise decision when it comes to choosing the right attorney. This can be a challenging task as there are a lot of criminal defense lawyers …

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What to Do If You Get Pulled over for DUI

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drunk Driving / DUITags:

It is crucial that you know what your rights are when you’re accused of a crime. While the best way to prevent getting stuck with a DUI charge in Chicago is to not drive after drinking, there may come a time when you might be pulled over by a police officer over suspicion of drunken driving. Picture this – you’re driving home after spending an evening with friends over a few laughs, good food and maybe even a glass of …

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Things to Consider before You Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney

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If you’re embroiled in a criminal case or are facing serious criminal charges, you know you’re in big trouble. You’re going to need a skilled lawyer by your side as soon as possible. The decision to engage the services of the right criminal defense attorney in Chicago may be one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. There is, however, a difference between an attorney and a good attorney. While most of them claim to be …

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Common Reasons Youth and Teens get Involved in Drug Crimes

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drug CrimesTags:

Drug use and misuse of narcotics is not a new social ill. Many countries all over the world face this evil and have spent years trying to limit the misuse of drugs. Drug addiction problems lead many to follow a path of drug crimes. Countries have set-up special narcotics teams to limit the misuse of drugs and arrest the users of drug addiction. However, the problem is deep rooted, it will take years until one can safely say that drug …

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Teenagers and Drunk Driving

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drunk Driving / DUITags:

Car and road accidents are a common result of loss of life in most cities. Car accidents happen all the time and there are several reasons behind it. Bad driving, under age driving, speeding, loss of control of the car are a few. Drinking and driving is also a common cause of car accidents. When you drink and drive, your ability to judge distance and speed is affected. Although people who are drunk may believe they have perfect control of …

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Common Traffic Violations Committed by Drunk Drivers

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inDrunk Driving / DUITags:

Drinking and driving is a major social problem and it can potentially lead to the loss of lives. Many High Schools and Colleges host regular lectures in order to increase awareness. While on the one hand, these awareness campaigns may help instill a sense of responsibility and fear in individuals, talking to people about the problem and what their ideas on stopping it may help too. There are many traffic violations caused as a result of DUI. Here are a …

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