What is a Police Report? A police report is a document that a police officer fills out after he or she arrests a person. It contains information about the person arrested, the victim (if any), and what happened to justify the arrest. These reports are typically typed and are usually one to two pages long.…
Electronic Communication Device While Driving: Using a cell phone while driving is a violation of the Illinois Statute 625 ILCS 5/12-610.2. Can I use a cell phone when I am stopped in traffic? Yes. The law states a cell phone can be used if the following conditions are met. First, the vehicle is stopped…
What is Discovery? Discovery is the evidence in a DUI or criminal case. It includes materials such as police reports, pictures of physical evidence, and sometimes video. How do you get Discovery? The prosecutor (state’s attorney) gives Discovery to your defense attorney. However, there is an Illinois Supreme Court rule that specifically states that attorneys…