On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Aug 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Like many states, Illinois has a point system for driving violations. Motorists who receive points risk sanctions such as license suspension. Review the point system used by the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles to understand what type of offenses will add points...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Jul 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Illinois’s extremely broad felony murder law mandates your prosecution for first-degree murder if someone dies while you and/or an accomplice are in the process of committing a forcible felony or as a direct result of that forcible felony. If convicted, you will serve...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Jun 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Your criminal record is something that can haunt you even decades after you have a conviction. The state provides you a way to seal your records so that you can move forward without the stigma of having conviction. According to the State Appellate Defender, you may be...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Jun 11, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Sunny days and warm nights are perfect for camping, picnics and other types of get-togethers in Illinois. Alcohol is often present at these gatherings. If you get behind the wheel after having one too many, you could face DUI charges if law enforcement arrests you for...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Mar 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance because it has some medically accepted uses but also has some potential for abuse and dependence, particularly psychological dependence. You may receive ketamine from a doctor if he or she needs to anesthetize you for...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Feb 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
You have probably heard people in Oswego cite self-defense as a reason why they acted violently towards another. While such claims may often be met with skepticism, it should be recognized that there may indeed be situations where you feel threatened and the...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Nov 27, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Drivers in Illinois who have been on the roads for a while understand exactly how dangerous even a simple trip can be. Unfortunately, younger drivers are not as experienced and may not have the skills necessary to handle the scope of the dangers they run into. Take a...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Sep 25, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Few things are more stressful than being accused of a criminal action in Chicago. In the event that you are dealing with criminal charges, it is likely that you will have the option to accept a plea bargain at some point. A plea bargain is when the prosecution offers...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Jun 24, 2019 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Very rarely do authorities in Oswego happen upon a crime as it is being committed. Rather, it may be in the course of a routine traffic stop or investigating an alleged disturbance that they find evidence supporting extensive criminal activity. This often prompts the...
On behalf of Mockaitis Law | Dec 17, 2018 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
People in Illinois who find themselves facing a criminal conviction after being arrested may well be worried about how such a black mark on their record might impact their future. One area that a criminal record may impact is the ability to get a new job. However, it...
