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Three Ways You can Help Prevent a Dangerous Winter Car Accident

February 8, 2022/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law Office

As 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 […]

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How Police Excessive Force Can Lead to Criminal Charges Against the Victim

February 4, 2022/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law Office

This 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 […]

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Five Common Factors That Could Affect the Severity of Your Criminal Charges

February 4, 2022/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law Office

When 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 […]

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Can I Own a Gun in Illinois if I Have Prior Felony Convictions?

January 21, 2022/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law Office

Gun 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 […]

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Exploring Charges and Penalties For Crimes Involving Fake IDs in Illinois

January 20, 2022/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law Office

For 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 […]

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When Can a Juvenile Criminal Case Be Transferred to Adult Court?

January 20, 2022/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law Office

The juvenile justice system operates on a fundamental principle: children are inherently different from adults. This distinction is crucial, as it recognizes that young individuals possess a greater capacity for rehabilitation and behavioral change before reaching maturity. This understanding forms the bedrock of a separate legal framework designed specifically for minors. The Genesis of the […]

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How the “Presumption of Innocence” Helps You in a Criminal Trial

December 27, 2021/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law Office

The 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 […]

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Can a Nursing Home be Held Responsible for a Slip and Fall Accident?

December 20, 2021/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law Office

There 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 […]

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Pursuing Compensation for a Brain Injury After an Illinois Car Accident

December 18, 2021/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law Office

Our 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 […]

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What You Should Know About Illinois’ New Recreational Marijuana Laws

December 16, 2021/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law Office

The United States has had a long and complicated history with marijuana. Though cannabis was widely used in different medicines throughout the 1800s, recreational use was not introduced to the U.S. until the early 1900s by Mexican immigrants, and the substance was soon strictly regulated and effectively illegal by 1937. Cannabis officially became a controlled […]

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