On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Mar 11, 2020 | criminal defense
If you drive with a suspended license in Illinois, you could face a variety of penalties. However, there is a chance that you are driving with a suspended license and don’t even know it. While authorities will likely send a notice by mail, there is a chance that...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Nov 27, 2019 | criminal defense, dui defense
Critics have long said that Illinois’ legal system is disproportionately harsh on low- and middle-income citizens compared to the wealthy. Excessive fines and fees for traffic offenses, DUIs and other violations can hurt access to employment, transportation and...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Feb 6, 2019 | criminal defense, Firm News
If this is your first time getting arrested for a DUI, it is essential for you to stay calm and be mindful of your actions. What you do leading up to your court date could potentially impact the outcome. The law takes a strict stance against alleged offenders. That is...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Jul 23, 2018 | criminal defense, Firm News
According to a new study, bail judges in Illinois and across the U.S. discriminate against black defendants. The bias occurs whether the judges are black or white. For the study, which will be published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics, Harvard Law School...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Nov 14, 2016 | criminal defense, Firm News
Illinois residents may be aware that several states recently legalized the recreational use of marijuana. As restrictions on marijuana use loosen around the country, there are growing concerns about how to prevent motor vehicle accidents by drivers that may be...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Oct 6, 2016 | criminal defense, Firm News
An Illinois resident who has volunteered to be the designated driver for a night out with friends may find it challenging to refrain from alcohol consumption. If the designated driver slips up and has a few drinks, the mistake could lead to a car accident, DUI charges...
On behalf of Holley, Rosen & Beard, LLC | Aug 25, 2016 | criminal defense, Firm News
Illinois residents don’t necessarily have to commit crimes to be charged with offenses. Those who participate in criminal actions by aiding others can be deemed complicit. Accomplices differ from conspirators because instead of simply helping someone plan a...
