Traffic Offenses & Suspended Licenses

The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State maintains your driving record. Your complete driving record contains a history of convictions, dispositions of court supervision, any failures to appear in court, failures to pay required fines, and any prior suspensions or revocations of your driver’s license. Something as fundamental as your ability to legally drive depends on the condition of your driving record.
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DUI / Drunk Driving

If you’ve been charged with DUI, the defense of your case should begin today. This is because Illinois has some of the toughest laws against drunk driving in the country. More than in other areas, the laws against DUI, and the whole procedure in which they are prosecuted, can seem heavily stacked against the individual.
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Misdemeanors

A misdemeanor is a criminal offense that can carry a maximum penalty of up to 364 days in jail. Common misdemeanor offenses range from the possession of small amounts of cannabis (marijuana), to assault, battery, domestic battery, theft and retail theft. Misdemeanor charges encompass a wide range of criminal conduct, but conduct that is not serious enough to warrant a sentence to the state prison system.
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Felonies

A felony is a criminal offense that can carry a penalty of a year or more in prison.  In many instances, persons convicted of felony offenses also are eligible for probation.  A felony charge is a serious matter.  The attorney you select to defend your felony case should have significant prior experience working in felony court.
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Drug Charges

Drug and narcotics crimes in Illinois can be either misdemeanors or felonies.  The level of punishment that can be imposed for a drug offense generally depends on the type and amount of drug in question.  While the possession of large amounts of controlled substances frequently carries a mandatory prison sentence, the penalties for most drug offenses allow for dispositions of probation and other lesser sentences.
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Weapons Charges

Weapons violations in Illinois can carry either misdemeanor or felony penalties.  This means that depending on the circumstance, weapons offenses can be punished by fines, jail sentences, or sentences to the penitentiary.  The right to keep and bear arms is guaranteed to citizens of the United States under the Second Amendment.  However, with certain exceptions, in Illinois it is illegal to acquire or possess a firearm without a Firearm Owner’s Identification Card.
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Juvenile Crimes

If your child has been charged with a crime in juvenile court, this office understands that this can be a difficult time for you and your family.  Frequently, emotions run high when a child has been charged with a delinquent act.  Formal courtroom proceedings can be involved, requiring you and your child to appear before judges and prosecutors.  Sentences of probation and even to the Juvenile Department of Corrections can be imposed.  This can be a confusing and stressful time for you and those you love.
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