DUI

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Starting on January 1, 2020, Illinois will become the 11th state in the country to legalize recreational cannabis.  HB 1438 was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker in June of this year.  The new law will regulate cannabis similar to how alcohol is regulated.  Adults over 21 may purchase marijuana at state-licensed dispensaries, however, […]

A green traffic light displays a glowing cannabis leaf symbol instead of the usual circular light, with blurred greenery in the background.

In recent years, the State of Illinois has passed several laws easing the restrictions on possession of cannabis and the possible ramifications that marijuana possession can have on a person’s criminal record.  The Decriminalization Law passed in July of 2016 made possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana a civil law violation instead of […]

A yellow road sign reads DUI / Drivers License Check Point Ahead with blurred car lights passing by on a street at night.

This week the 2nd District Appellate Court was unanimous in upholding the trial court’s decision to quash our client’s arrest for DUI and rescind the suspension of our client’s driver’s license.  During the representation of our client, our office filed a motion to quash arrest and a petition to rescind statutory summary suspension with the […]

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DUI Laws in Illinois apply to people who are under the influence of alcohol as well as persons who may be under the influence of drugs.  If a Police officer suspects that you are under the influence of any type of drug, even prescription drugs, you may be arrested for DUI.  While the elements of […]

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