Monthly Archives: August 2014

Can Cigarettes be Considered Illegal Contraband under Federal Law?

Posted on August 28, 2014 by halmgar

We often hear about police stopping a car and discovering illegal drugs such as cocaine or marijuana. But cigarettes? Although legal, cigarettes are heavily taxed and regulated in Illinois and other states. In fact, it is a federal crime to … Continue reading →

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Defendants Pleading Guilty Still Entitled to Due Process Rights

Posted on August 26, 2014 by halmgar

Only a small percentage of criminal cases in the United States ever go to trial. Most criminal cases end in a defendant’s guilty plea. Even a plea bargain, though, requires the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney because prosecutors … Continue reading →

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Circumstantial Evidence & Prescription Drug DUI Charges

Posted on August 22, 2014 by halmgar

Driving under the influence does not always require the use of alcohol or an illegal drug. Under Illinois law, a person commits a crime whenever he or she drives “under the combined influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs, or … Continue reading →

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Faulty Breathalyzer Tests Lead to False DUI Convictions

Posted on August 22, 2014 by halmgar

All Illinois residents appreciate the dangers of drunk driving. But it is important that efforts to improve traffic safety prevent DUI-related accidents do not lead to the trampling of rights for those suspected of DUI. In 2012, more than 10,000 … Continue reading →

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