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Can I Face DUI Charges Even if My BAC Was Below the Legal Limit?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeBeing pulled over on suspicion of DUI can be a nerve-wracking experience for many. Even if you were pulled over for something unrelated to your driving, police officers are always looking for signs of impairment behind the wheel. If the police officer has any reason to suspect that you have been drinking or are impaired […]
Should I Allow the Police to Search My Car Without a Warrant?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeA good criminal defense lawyer will always tell you two things: Never voluntarily answer police questions – remember, you have the right to remain silent – and never consent to a warrantless search of your car. If you are pulled over on a traffic stop, you must provide the officer with your license, registration, and insurance information. But […]
Can My Doctor File a Medical Lien Against My Personal Injury Settlement?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeFollowing a car accident, your first priority is seeking treatment for your injuries. As we all know, medical care is expensive, especially if you lack sufficient insurance. Even a simple accident can lead to thousands of dollars in unpaid bills. Additionally, Illinois hospitals are not shy about collecting on those bills, even if the injured victim […]
Can the Type of House You Live in Affect Your Constitutional Rights?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeMost drug crime cases in Illinois involve police searches, and the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires the police to obtain a warrant for most searches. In its broadest terms, the Fourth Amendment protects our right to privacy. However, this presumes that we had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the first place. For example, if […]
What You Should do if Your Teen has Gotten Into a Car Accident
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeTeenagers are one of the most car accident-prone groups in the country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were more than 3,200 teen drivers ages 15 to 19 involved in fatal traffic crashes in 2017 and more than 2,500 were killed. Car crashes are still the leading cause of death for teenagers in the […]
Claiming Compensation When a Loved Dies due to Negligence
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeFor most people, the most difficult thing they will have to deal with at some point in their lives is the loss of a loved one. The most tragic deaths are those that occur to people before their time or at the fault of another person. In some of these cases, Illinois gives family members […]
Understanding Personal Injury Claims for Catastrophic Injuries
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeSuffering an injury is a stressful experience, no matter the injury you have sustained. Many everyday situations such as car accidents, work accidents or even freak accidents can cause multiple types of injuries, ranging from minor scrapes and bruises to more severe injuries such as brain or spinal injuries. Whatever the accident, there is always […]
Can I be Convicted of a Drug Crime Even if I Have no Drugs on Me?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeIf the police conduct a lawful search and find drugs on your person – i.e., in your coat pocket – you can be charged with illegal possession of a controlled substance. However, even if you are not actually carrying any drugs, you may still be convicted of a crime if you had “constructive” possession of narcotics. […]
Can an Accuser Stop Me From Proving My Innocence?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeAlthough television legal dramas might lead you to think the criminal justice system is infallible – the heroic police and prosecution always manage to catch the clearly guilty defendant – the reality is there are many people in Illinois sitting in prison for crimes they did not commit. In fact, the National Registry of Exonerations at […]
What to Do if in a Car Accident With an Uninsured or Underinsured Driver?
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeGetting into any type of car accident can be a very unpleasant experience. Depending on the situation, you could be facing extensive damage to your vehicle or even serious injuries to yourself or your passengers. If you are in an accident with a driver who is uninsured or underinsured, the complexity of your situation increases quite […]