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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 […]
Important Things You Should Know About Carrying a Concealed Weapon in Illinois
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeThe right to own firearms is part of the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution and cannot be taken away by the government. However, lawmakers in each state have the authority to make their own laws pertaining to the use, sale, distribution, and ownership of firearms and to legally restrict certain people from owning […]
Illinois Industries With the Highest Number of Non-Fatal Injuries
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeSince the creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1970, the U.S. government has placed an increased focus on decreasing the number of injuries happening in workplaces across the country. Today, OSHA still pushes for workplace safety and adequate training and precautions to try to prevent as many workplace injuries as possible. […]
Understanding Field Sobriety Tests During Illinois DUI Stops
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeBefore police even pull you over for a DUI stop, they will be watching your actions and the way you are driving to determine if a traffic stop is needed. The police officer will be looking for signs of alcohol impairment, such as failing to maintain proper lane position, speeding and braking problems, poor judgment and […]
How the “Surveillance Location Privilege” can Compromise a Criminal Defendant’s Rights
/in Uncategorized/by Fotopoulos Law OfficeThe Constitution affords all criminal defendants, such as those facing drug charges, the right to “confront” the witnesses against them. This means that if you are arrested and charged with a crime, you have the right to cross-examine the arresting officer and any other prosecution witnesses at trial. However, law enforcement often tries to undermine a […]