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Appeals Court Ruling Allows Lawsuit Against Uber to Go Forward
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeA Chicago couple may continue their lawsuit against Uber after an appeals court in Illinois reversed the ruling of a Cook County judge. The couple was injured in 2014 in a chain of events that began when they were kicked out of an Uber vehicle near 44th Street and Homan Avenue in the Brighton Park […]
Three Ways You can Help Prevent a Dangerous Winter Car Accident
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeAs Old Man Winter stretches his legs across the United States, cold temperatures and snowfall begin to appear in the weather forecast. While snow makes for a pretty landscape, it can be deadly for drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 17 percent of all car accidents occur during times when winter […]
How Police Excessive Force Can Lead to Criminal Charges Against the Victim
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeThis past January, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) completed a formal investigation into the Chicago Police Department (CPD), specifically the misuse and overuse of force in ways that violate the civil rights of Illinois residents. The DOJ found there was “reasonable cause to believe” that CPD officers routinely took part in acts that “unnecessarily […]
Five Common Factors That Could Affect the Severity of Your Criminal Charges
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeWhen you are charged with a crime, it can be an extremely scary experience. There is much uncertainty when you are involved with the criminal justice system, especially when it comes to how you are sentenced. Each crime is classified as to its seriousness, with the classification dictating what the sentencing guidelines are. However, there are certain […]
Can I Own a Gun in Illinois if I Have Prior Felony Convictions?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeGun ownership is not an absolute right in Illinois. A resident must obtain a Firearms Ownership Identification card (FOID) from the Illinois State Police in order to legally possess any firearms or ammunition. Anyone who owns or carries a gun without a FOID may face felony weapons charges. Illinois’ Armed Habitual Criminal Law Certain classes of […]
Exploring Charges and Penalties For Crimes Involving Fake IDs in Illinois
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeFor as long as government-issued identification cards have been around, fake IDs are sure to have also existed. Added security measures and other changes are constantly being made to ID cards in an effort to combat fraudulent or fake IDs, but that still does not stop some people from attempting to make them. Many times, crimes […]
When Can a Juvenile Criminal Case Be Transferred to Adult Court?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeThe juvenile justice system was created with the understanding that children are different from adults, mainly because they have more of a chance of reforming their behavior before they reach adulthood. In 1899, Illinois was the first state to create a justice system for children that was separate than the one for adults. Though the juvenile justice […]
How the “Presumption of Innocence” Helps You in a Criminal Trial
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeThe most basic principle of the criminal justice system in Illinois is the presumption of innocence. Whether you are charged with a DUI, sexual assault, or murder, state law provides that “[e]very person is presumed innocent until proved guilty.” In any criminal trial, the burden is therefore on the prosecution to establish the defendant’s guilt beyond a “reasonable […]
Can a Nursing Home be Held Responsible for a Slip and Fall Accident?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeThere are a number of reasons that a slip and fall accident could occur in a nursing home, and many of them are preventable. Surfaces that are damaged or uneven, floors that are wet or slippery or even just the age and physical ability of the nursing home resident can cause a person to lose […]
Pursuing Compensation for a Brain Injury After an Illinois Car Accident
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeOur brain is one of our most vital organs – it controls nearly everything our body does and how it operates. Though it is vital, it is also one of the most fragile organs. Even a small jolt or bump could cause damage to your brain. One of the most notorious causes of traumatic brain […]