Entries by Fotopoulos Law Office

How can an Illinois Order of Protection Affect Me?

Unfortunately, domestic violence is a fairly common occurrence in the U.S. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, there are more than 12 million people who experience some form of domestic violence each year. Domestic violence is a crime that is taken very seriously in Illinois and is punished accordingly. There are options available to […]

Can the State’s Attorney Conduct a Traffic Stop and Search Your Car for Drugs?

Anyone who has seen the television show Law & Order knows the familiar opening narration: “In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important, groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders.” But what happens when these functions become blurred, i.e. the district […]

5 Steps to Take When You are Injured on the Job in Illinois

Did you get hurt at work? Experiencing a workplace injury can be a frightening and confusing ordeal, regardless of your profession.  While some jobs inherently carry a higher risk of injury, accidents can happen anywhere, from a busy construction site to a quiet office. The moments immediately following an injury are critical, as the steps […]