Category: Criminal Defense
Possession of Meth in Illinois
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | June 15, 2021
If you possess less than 15 grams of meth in the state of Illinois, you may be charged with a Class 4 felony. Penalties could include time in prison, and heavy fines. Crystal methamphetamine is a Schedule II substance under the Controlled Substances Act. At Donahue & Walsh, P.C. we aim to guard your future…
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State of Illinois Driver’s License Suspension
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | June 11, 2021
What is the difference between suspension and revocation of your driver’s license in the state of Illinois? A suspension of your driver’s license is temporary. When your suspension period ends, you will automatically be granted driving privileges. If your license is revoked however, you must have a Secretary of State hearing to be granted reinstatement….
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Marijuana Possession in Illinois
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | May 4, 2021
On January 1, 2020, the law governing marijuana in Illinois changed. Illinois law now states that the possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana is legal. However, if you possess 30-100 grams of marijuana, you can be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. If you face drug charges in Illinois, you must contact Donahue…
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National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) Certified on Field Sobriety Tests
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | April 28, 2021
Did you know that the lawyers at Donahue & Walsh, P.C. are each National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) certified on field sobriety tests? Seeking the guidance of an attorney who is NHTSA certified if you face OWI charges is crucial. Such a certification allows your attorney to recognize any improper sobriety testing administered by law…
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Aggravated Speeding in Illinois
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | March 23, 2021
In the state of Illinois, if you drive 26 mph or more over the speed limit, it is considered Aggravated Speeding. Some assume speeding is always simply a petty offense. However, aggravated speeding is actually a criminal misdemeanor under Illinois law. If you face traffic violations charges, contact Donahue & Walsh, P.C. We routinely initiate…
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How Does Illinois Law Define “Theft”?
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | March 11, 2021
Illinois law defines “theft” as an individual taking property from an owner, without their authorization. Theft may be carried out through “threat” or “deception”. The punishment for theft in Illinois is determined by what property was stolen, and how the theft was carried out. Penalties vary from a Class A misdemeanor, to a Class X…
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First-Degree Murder Charges in Illinois
Posted on behalf of Donahue & Walsh, P.C. | March 3, 2021
In Illinois, if you are convicted of first-degree murder, you will no longer face the death penalty, as it was abolished in 2011. However, you will face a maximum sentence of a life in prison. View the specific Illinois laws regarding first degree murder here, according to the Illinois Statutes. When so much is at…
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