You know you’re in a realm of challenge and uncertainty when you’re pulled over in your car by an Illinois state trooper or police officer and directed to blow into a breathalyzer device.That enforcement tool is of course applicable in situations where law...
Month: November 2019
Why do the juvenile, adult justice systems differ?
We imagine at the established Illinois criminal defense firm of Sullivan Law in Fairview Heights that most readers of our blog view the answer to today’s above headline query obvious.A representative response might simply be this: because one affects mature...
Are you eligible for an expungement or having your record sealed?
A criminal record can seriously impact your life. It hurts your prospects when applying for a job, housing or trying to get financial aid. Even if you were not convicted of a crime, a criminal charge generally shows up on a background check.However, you may be...
What Is “No Refusal” DUI Enforcement?
As you might already know, drivers in Illinois have sometimes refused Breathalyzer tests during DUI stops. Law enforcement has begun responding to these refusals with what they call “No Refusal” DUI Enforcement.Often used only on holidays, weekends and...
Three important issues surrounding controlled substances
When a lawyer looks to defend a client accused of possession of a controlled substance, there are three main issues that come to the fore: type of drug, who had possession and how it was obtained by law enforcement.Federal law has supremacy over state laws, so states...
Refusing to take a field sobriety test
If Illinois and Chicagoland police stop you on suspicion of driving under the influence, refusing to submit to a breathalyzer or field sobriety tests will initiate serious consequences, and often these are worse than being found of guilty of driving under the...
Preparing your domestic violence defense in Illinois
Men often feel like they have little chance to defend themselves in a domestic violence case. They are often stereotyped as being the culprits in a familial or couple dispute that turns into a physical attack. In reality, men are victims of domestic violence and...
Do you have to answer police questions?
You see the lights in your rearview mirror, hear the sirens and your heart races. Having a police officer is a stressful experience whether you’ve done something wrong or not. Knowing how to handle yourself can help make a traffic stop more tolerable while not...
The complex, sometimes subjective realm of domestic violence
Some alleged criminal activity features facts that reasonably seem to be straightforward and sometimes even certain. We will leave readers to their own imaginations in contemplating such scenarios.Yet we will also note this at the proven criminal defense Sullivan Law...
Protect your legal rights if you’re stopped for DUI
The sight of police lights in your rearview mirror is enough to scare you straight. Furthermore, if you soon find that the officer is coming after you, your hands may begin to sweat and your stomach could tie-up in knots.But this is no time to freak out. By taking the...
