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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 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 […]
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 […]
What You Should Know About Illinois’ New Recreational Marijuana Laws
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeThe 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 […]
Speeding in Illinois can Become More Than Just a Ticket
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeThough speeding may seem like a victimless crime, nothing could be further from the truth. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were almost 10,000 people who were killed because of speed-related traffic accidents in 2017. Millions of people each year receive citations for speeding, but there are certain instances in which speeding […]
Exploring Illinois DUI and Statutory Summary Suspensions
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeBeing convicted of driving under the influence means you might have to face some rather daunting penalties. Even a run-of-the-mill DUI conviction in Illinois can carry lengthy jail time, hefty fines and a loss of driving privileges. These are all criminal penalties, but unbeknownst to some people, you can also face civil penalties for violations […]