Category: Criminal Defense

If you have been charged with a DUI, you are no doubt concerned and confused about what comes next. The fact is that a DUI conviction can have lasting effects on your future that you may not have even considered. If you find yourself in the challenging position of being charged with a DUI, don’t wait to reach out to an experienced Joliet DUI attorney today.  The DUI Charge In Illinois, the charge of driving under the influence (DUI) applies...

Every state has its own laws on control and regulation of drugs or controlled substances possession, and the specific laws vary in their definition of controlled substances and punishment for possession. In Illinois, for instance, infamous drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and LDS and the compounds used for making them are controlled substances. Likewise, certain drugs, like common painkillers such as codeine, could be possessed lawfully with a valid prescription.  Classification of Controlled Substances in Illinois Controlled substances are divided...

Illinois, like many other jurisdictions, divides criminal offenses into misdemeanors and felonies. Both categories of crimes may be punished by fines and periods of incarceration. Many unique characteristics differentiate misdemeanors and felonies. The criminal defense attorneys at Sabuco Beck, PC in Joliet, Illinois, can defend you if you are facing criminal charges.  The Primary Differences Between Misdemeanors and Felonies Felonies are more serious offenses, and misdemeanors are less serious offenses. Misdemeanors are often punishable by fines or short periods in...

Most people recognize that homicide is the most serious category of criminal offenses, as these offenses involve the loss of human life. However, homicide charges are more than what most people consider to be “murder,” and navigating a homicide case can be a complicated matter. If you are facing any type of homicide charge in Illinois, it is absolutely critical that you have the right defense assistance. Speak with an Illinois homicide defense attorney as soon as you possibly can. ...