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The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls. Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails. An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.
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In this article, our Tinley Park criminal lawyers explain what you need to know if you are pulled over for a DUI in Cook County. If you receive your first DUI, it's possible the charges can be reduced or dismissed. If the court allows neither, supervision can be requested which will enable you to keep your license and keep a conviction off of your record. If you receive court supervision, you will need to meet court requirements which could include alcohol evaluations and classes in addition to fines. If you are granted court supervision, your case will be dismissed once supervision and all court requirements are met, usually in up to 12 months.
In this article, our Tinley Park defense attorneys explain your rights in the event of an arrest. An arrest warrant may be issued in a variety of situations. Many believe that a warrant is necessary before taking one into custody. This isn't necessarily correct, there are many exceptions that provide officers the discretion to apprehend an individual. Often individuals are apprehended when an officer determines that there is probable cause, when a criminal act was committed, and when the individual has committed the criminal act. This may provide an officer the authority to apprehend that individual. An officer is authorized to stop an individual who he reasonably believes may have committed or will commit an offense. This is called a stop and frisk. Although, an officer may question an individual, the individual has the right to notify the officer that he is exercising his right to remain silent. The officer has a right to pat down the individual if he reasonably believes that it is necessary for his own safety. The initial stop must be for only a brief period.
In this article, our Tinley Park defense attorneys explain emergency orders of protection. Orders of protection are intended to protect the petitioner or other protected parties from abuse at the hands of a family member or household member. Emergency orders of protection may be issued without actual service or notice upon the defendant, and are intended to cover the time period before the defendant can be served with process.