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Common Types of Crimes That Are a Result of Drug Use

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drug Charges, Drug CrimesTags:

Drug abuse or substance abuse refers to the systematic use of a drug (or any substance) by an individual in such a manner which may result in harm to themselves or to society in general. Drug abuse may start as a fun activity or as a response to peer pressure but if left untreated or uncontrolled, may escalate into a full-fledged debilitating condition. Penalties for drug abuse are quite stringent although it varies from state to state. In case you …

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What is the penalty for cocaine possession in Illinois?

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drug Charges, Drug CrimesTags:

Like many states and under federal law, possession of cocaine in Illinois is charged as a felony. Though penalties for possession of cocaine, as opposed to the trafficking or sale of cocaine, are not as great, aggravating factors like weight and/or prior offenses can escalate the severity of punishment greatly. Possession can be defined in one of two ways: actual and constructive. Actual is the most commonly understood form of possession. Actual means having actual physical custody of the cocaine; …

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Commercial Driver’s License CDL and DUI

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

Getting a DUI in Illinois is serious business; it’s even more serious if you have a commercial driver’s license. There are many ways in which people who hold commercial driver’s licenses are held to higher standards with regard to the law throughout the United States. This is especially true with DUIs, and the cost is far greater as a DUI puts in jeopardy your ability to earn a living. First, the law with regard to DUI applies to holders of …

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Do I really NEED to hire a criminal defense lawyer if I am charged with a crime??

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law

Most people when charged with a crime don’t know immediately what to do. They spend too much time contemplating whether to represent themselves, hire an attorney, or get a public defender because they believe themselves to be innocent, their crime to be minor, or the cost of an attorney beyond their means. Representation is key. Even if you are an accomplished, competent, and intelligent person and know a little bit about the legal system, your interests are always best served …

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Criminal Charges Can Cause Stress and be a Large Financial Burden

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law

Criminal law charges have many problems associated with them that may cause a negative impact on the rest of your life. Criminal charges are difficult to handle as they cause a lot of stress mentally, physically, emotionally, and also can cause financial stress. These charges may also lead to unemployment and the loss of your livelihood. Furthermore, the consequences of the charges may affect your family in one way or another, which may become a serious issue. It is imperative …

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Police Conducting Special Patrols this St. Patrick’s Day Season to Crack Down on Drunk Driving

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drunk Driving / DUI

St. Patrick’s Day 2014 is only a week away.  There are several local parades happening in Chicago land to celebrate. Last weekend was the Elmhurst parade, other local parade’s are the Forest Park, the downtown Chicago parade and of course the Chicago South Side parade. Everyone loves a parade, and on St. Patrick’s day – everyone is Irish! However, it is also important to be careful and to avoid drinking and driving.  According to Trib Local  “Too often St. Patrick’s Day …

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Bail Set For Man Charged w/ DUI That Killed a Dump Truck Driver on I-94

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

According to the Southtown Star / Chicago Sun Times bail was set for $1 million for the man charged with aggravated DUI that caused a fatal accident and killed a dump truck driver on the Dan Ryan. The accident occurred in November – police at the scene of the crash said Leon looked “very high,” and he was taken to Mercy Hospital and Medical Center for a DUI test, which detected cocaine in his system, prosecutors said. Cook County Judge Adam Bourgeois …

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Synthetic Marijuana Mail Order Business Indicted in Chicago’s South Suburb

Posted byRobert KerrPosted inCriminal Defense Law, Drug Charges, Drug CrimesTags: , ,

According to Imperial Valley News a father and son in Chicago’s south suburbs have been indicted for operating a synthetic marijuana mail order business that allegedly produced $2 million dollars over three years. The father and son charged with the crime were both of New Lenox, Illinois. Each were charged with the following: one count of conspiring to commit misbranding of drugs, four counts of placing misbranded drugs into commerce, five counts of receiving and delivering misbranded drugs, two counts of …

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A Man Driving the Wrong Way on the Kennedy Charged with DUI

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

According to the Chicago Tribune a man was stopped by a snow plow truck on I-90 at 2:53 AM on Saturday. The Chicago man was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, traveling in the wrong direction and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.  The press release was provided by Illinois State police officials. No injuries were reported. For additional information about our DUI defense practice, contact a lawyer at the Law Office of Robert Kerr, LLC, in Chicago …

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Chicago Man Charged with a DUI After Sunday’s NFL Conference Championship Games

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

According to DNAinfoChicago  a Chicago man was charged with a DUI and cocaine drug possession after leaving a friend’s house where he had watched the NFL conference championship football games.  Millions of Americans get together with their friends and family to celebrate these sporting events.  Additionally, many bars and restaurants get large crowds during local football, basketball, baseball or hockey games, etc…  Many Americans celebrate these sporting events with alcohol. In these and all social situations it is important to make …

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