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Illinois Liquor Control Kicks Off Fall Campaign to Decrease Underage Drinking
The Illinois Liquor Control Commission has used the high school football season as a launch site for a program targeting underage drinking. The program includes educational materials for Your Actions Matter, recognizing that fall sports events are a popular place for teens to be introduced to alcohol. Drinking underage or providing alcohol to minors can have serious consequences for your future, and if you’re been charged with either of these, you need the assistance of an underage drinking criminal attorney.
The program includes cooperation from school districts, law enforcement, parents, local elected officials, and other relevant community leaders to come together and raise awareness about adults who think it’s acceptable to provide alcohol to minors. Illinois law classifies this activity as a Class A misdemeanor with a minimum $500 fine and possible jail time.
Client Avoids Felony Weapons Charge
My client was charged with a Class IV Felony Unlawful Possession of Weapon. I convinced the prosecutor to defer further prosecution against my client if he performed certain conditions. In essence, the Felony charge will be dropped as long the defendant complies with an agreement to perform some community service, pay a fine, etc....
Getting a deferred prosecution in any criminal case is a key way to resolve criminal charges. In this case, my client will avoid the possibility of serving between 1 and 3 years in prison, will not have a felony on his record.
Stephen Brundage provides representation for all felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic charges in DuPage County, Kane County, and surrounding areas. Call 630-260-9647 to discuss your case if you are charged with a crime.
Hit and Run Charges Dismissed
I represented a client who was charged with a Class A misdemeanor Leaving The Scene of a Property Damage Accident (Hit and Run). In speaking to the prosecutor I pointed out the difficulty in proving the case beyond a reasonable doubt because my client did not know he struck the other car. I convinced the prosecutor to amend the charge to a simple moving violation and my client paid a small fine.
When you are charged with a Hit and Run, you face up to one year in jail and fines of up to $2,500.00. Be sure to protect yourself and speak with an experienced attorney who knows the required proof in cases such as this.
The Law Office of Stephen Brundage represents clients in Dupage County and Kane County for all traffic, misdemeanor and felony charges. Call 630-260-9647 to speak with Stephen Brundage, Attorney at Law.
New Illinois Prison Early Release Program To Go In Effect
Under certain circumstances, some inmates can be released early by the Illinois Department of Corrections. The prison gets to decide whether or not some inmates can be released after serving at least 60 days of their sentence. This new law is really the resurrection of a previous program that allowed early release. However, the previous early-release program did not require a minimum period of incarceration of at least 60 days. Some inmates were being released within weeks or days of their initial period of incarceration. The earlier law was stopped about three years ago because it was being abused.
The new law mandates that an inmate serve at least 60 days of the sentence. After 60 days, the Illinois Department of Corrections may allow early release, but is required to look at several factors, such as the crime committed, previous history, etc...
The Law Office of Stephen Brundage concentrates its legal practice in representation of individuals accused of crime in the Dupage County area and surrounding counties. Stephen Brundage has over 20 years of experience in helping people charged with all Felonies and Misdemeanors. Call 630-260-9647 if you have been arrested for a crime.
School Zone Ticket Dismissed
Speeding in a school zone is a very serious ticket. Fines can be high and a conviction is required. I represented a client who receive a school zone ticket. In examining the ticket and evaluating the facts, I convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the ticket. The ticket was on a day which did not fall within the legal definition of a "school day". Further, the sign was improperly posted and did not have the necessary language that the law requires for a valid school zone to exist.
Dupage School Zone Tickets can be successfully defended. Call Stephen Brundage, Attorney at Law 630-260-9647 for any criminal or traffic arrest in DuPage, Kane, or Cook County.
DuPage County Order of Protection Petition Dismissed
I recently represented a client who was the respondent in a Petition for Order of Protection filed by his estranged wife. I convinced the Judge to dismiss the DuPage County Petition for Order of Protection because of the lack of jurisdiction over my client because he was an out of state resident.
When faced with an Order of Protection in DuPage and surrounding counties, always protect your rights. The Law Office of Stephen Brundage offers legal representation for all felonies and misdemeanors in DuPage County and surrounding Counties.
Drug Searches Using a Canine Sniff to be Reviewed by the Supreme Court
This year, the United States Supreme Court is going to address the reliablility of Canine Units used in drug searches and seizures. At issue is whether or not law enforcement is allowed to rely on the actions or behaviour of a drug dog before they seize and/or search individuals.
The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement. There must be reasonable suspicion or probable cause to conduct a search. Often, law enforcement relies on a drug dog who "hits" on a particular item or area indicating that narcotics or controlled substances may be present. How reliable is the drug dog? Is the police officer's interpretation of the what the dog is indicating accurate?
I have represented hunderd of individuals charged with Dupage County drug offenses, Kane County drug offenses, and Cook County drug offenses. When faced with a client who has been searched as a result of a drug dog "sniff", I look closely at the training records of the dog and the training and experience of the police officer who handled the dog and conducted the search.
Reckless Driving and Street Racing Charges Dropped
Some DuPage County traffic offenses in can result in criminal penalties and the loss of your driver's license. If you are charged with DuPage County Reckless Driving or Street Racing offenses, you should get a lawyer to make sure you avoid criminal penalties (including jail), and the possible loss of your license. Last month, I represented a DuPage traffic client charged with multiple offenses including street racing. By exposing weaknesses in the prosecutor's case, several of the charges were dismissed and my client avoided criminal charges and avoided a conviction on the remaining traffic tickets, and he did not lose his driver's license. Traffic attorney Stephen A. Brundage has handled 1000's of traffic offenses in the counties of DuPage, Kane, Cook, Will, Kendall and Lake counties. Always contact an experienced traffic lawyer if you are faced with serious traffic offenses.
DUI Client avoids Suspension of Driver's License
In a prior article, I explained the importance of trying to avoid a summary suspension of your driver's license if you are arrested for Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol ( DUI ). Recently this came to light in a DUI case I handled for a Cook County DUI client. Although he submitted to a breath test which showed at .18% blood alcohol level, I was able to negotiate with the prosecutor to avoid the suspension of his license. Whether you receive a DuPage County DUI, Kane County DUI, or Cook County DUI, always obtain the services of a DUI attorney familiar with the defenses or negotiation options. The Law Office of Stephen Brundage can help. Attorney Stephen A. Brundage has handled over 500 DUI cases and has prior experience as a police officer who specialized in DUI enforcement and training.
DuPage County Order of Protection Dismissed
I recently represented a client who had an Order of Protection filed against her. Despite testimony from the alleged victim claiming my client was harrassing and threatening her, I convinced the court to dismiss the Order of Protection against my client. The judge cited the lack of evidence and noted the credibility of my client. The DuPage County Order of Protection was then dismissed. Be sure to protect your rights if you are ever involved in an Order of Protection. The Law Office of Stephen Brundage concentrates in representing individuals accused of crimes and violations of orders of protection in Dupage County and surrounding counties.
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