Can your roommate give the police permission to search your apartment?

If police do not have a warrant to search an individual’s apartment, they may still be able to search parts or all of the apartment. For instance, if the individual has a roommate and the roommate gives the police permission, then the police may search parts of the apartment. This provision limits the search to...

DUI Defense

January 5th, 2010

Are you required to take a breathalyzer test?

When police suspect that a driver is under the influence, they may ask the driver to take a breathalyzer test. While drivers have the option to refuse the test, they may still face consequences. In many states, drivers who refuse a breathalyzer test may receive a license suspension. This suspension may stay in effect even...

Criminal Defense

December 23rd, 2009

What occurs at a criminal defendant’s first court hearing?

When an individual is arrested for a crime, that person will likely appear before a judge. At that court date, if the individual cannot afford an attorney, then he or she will be appointed a public defender. Usually at the first court hearing, the defendant will offer a plea or request a preliminary hearing. While...

Criminal Defense

December 17th, 2009

What’s the difference between parole and probation?

Parole and probation are different types of criminal supervision after sentencing. Parole is supervision of an inmate released from jail. Probation, on the other hand, is supervision that is given to a defendant either instead of jail time or in addition to jail time. Both probation and parole, however, can be revoked if the individual...

Criminal Defense

December 9th, 2009

Two women injured in car accident, one charged with DUI

Two women were injured in a car accident Saturday. According to police reports, one of the women was driving under the influence when her car collided with the other woman’s car. The woman who allegedly caused the accident was charged with driving under the influence. According to medical officials, one woman was seriously injured in...

Criminal Defense

December 4th, 2009

Man shot multiple times Tuesday

A man was shot multiple times Tuesday. According police reports, the man was shot while getting out of his car. When medical officials arrived, the man was treated for serious injuries and taken to a nearby hospital. If you or anyone you know has been charged with a crime, contact the Champaign criminal defense lawyers...

Criminal Defense

November 24th, 2009

Is your child safe on the Internet?

Every day children are solicited online for sex. When this crime occurs for children 14 years old and younger, this crime is known as internet solicitation of a minor. This crime usually occurs in chat room or via other forms online communication like instant messaging. What usually occurs is that the individual will ask the...

Criminal Defense

November 20th, 2009

Pedestrian robbed by man with knife

A man was robbed and stabbed near Second street last month. According to police reports, the robber jumped out of some bushes, knocked the man to the ground, and brandished a knife. Robberies occur every day. While not all of them can be avoided, pedestrians should take certain precautions. These include walking in groups, traveling...

Criminal Defense

November 11th, 2009

City council forum focuses on Taser use

The use of Tasers by police was discussed at a recent Champaign city council study session. According to news reports, police, city council members, and the general public discussed under which circumstances Tasers could be used. The discussion, however, had no impact on the Champaign police department, which had previously banned officers from carrying Tasers....

Criminal Defense

November 6th, 2009

Protection against unreasonable search and seizure

The fourth amendment protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures. This right guaranteed by the Bill of Rights is especially important in drug cases. In many cases, people will be charged with illegal drug possession after police search their home. However, police often need a warrant to make such a search. If an officer does...

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