by Tatiana Czaplicki | May 28, 2012 | Criminal Laws, Legal News, Traffic Law
This article in USA Today identifies Chicago as being 6th (out of 10) in the nation for ticketing drivers. It’s best to slow down! In Illinois, the Legislature seems to have made a tradition out of raising penalties and fines almost yearly for the last 3 or so...
by Tatiana Czaplicki | May 23, 2012 | Criminal Laws, DUI, Traffic Law
The Chicago Tribune posted this article today regarding increased police presence on Chicago, Suburban and Illinois roadways, tollways and highways. A larger than usual police presence means more chances at getting caught drinking and driving (or using drugs and...
by Tatiana Czaplicki | Mar 31, 2012 | DUI, Legal News, Traffic Law
Speeding in an urban area? Think again. Traveling more than 25 mph over the posted speed limit will get you increased penalties once this law goes into affect. Instead of being offered supervision, you will now have a conviction on your traffic record. Changes in the...
by Tatiana Czaplicki | Mar 25, 2012 | Criminal Laws, DUI, Legal News, Traffic Law
People don’t often ask me about United State’s Supreme Court decisions and their role in the criminal justice system or the judicial system as a whole. While we learn about the United State’s Supreme Court and it’s important function while were...
by Tatiana Czaplicki | Mar 23, 2012 | Criminal Laws, DUI, Traffic Law
An important decision, because sadly, there are way too many attorneys out there, both new and seasoned, who are not experienced in criminal law and who don’t understand and/or fully explain the consequences of a plea of guilty to their criminal clients. Whether...
