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In this article, our McHenry County criminal defense lawyers explain the rights that you have if you are arrested in Illinois. We discuss the right to an immediate bond hearing, the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to confront witnesses. We explain how warrants work, and when an officer may stop and frisk you without a warrant based on probable cause to believe you have committed a crime.
In this article, our McHenry County criminal defense attorneys explain what to do if you are pulled over for a DUI in Illinois. We explain the difference in penalties between a first-offense DUI and aggravated or second-offense DUIs, how to respond to police questions if you are pulled over for a DUI, and what you should do if you are arrested in order to give our McHenry County criminal defense lawyers the best chance to give you a favorable outcome in your case.
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In this article, our McHenry County criminal attorneys explain how to file a petition for order of protection. Orders of Protection are intended to protect the petitioner and other protected parties from abuse at the hands of a family or household member. Abuse is broadly defined to include non-physical abuse such as harassment and intimidation. We discuss where to file your petition, what must be included in the petition, and which documents must be filed along with your petition.
Read the full article by our McHenry County criminal lawyers explaining orders of protection.