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What is the Penalty for the Manufacture and Distribution of Marijuana in Illinois?
Posted on June 16th, 2015 by Don Pioletti
Illinois legalized marijuana for medical use but marijuana is not legal for recreational use in this state. In fact, the manufacture and distribution of medical marijuana is highly regulated within the state. You cannot grow marijuana in your back yard and sell it as “medical marijuana.” Illinois has very strict laws making the manufacture and […]
What Is The Difference Between A Felony And A Misdemeanor?
Posted on March 31st, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
A felony and a misdemeanor are both criminal charges; however, the main difference is the punishment that you face for a conviction. Understanding the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor is important because the penalty you face for a felony conviction is far worse than being convicted of a misdemeanor. In the best-case scenario, […]
How Do Speeding Tickets Affect A Graduated Driver’s License or GDL?
Posted on March 19th, 2015 by Don Pioletti
If you are the parent of a teenage driver, you understand how difficult it can be to turn your teenager loose behind the wheel of a car. With traffic accidents being one the leading causes of death for young people ages 15 to 20, it is vital that we help our teenagers gain experience behind […]
Drug Paraphernalia: Can I Be Arrested If I Have A Pipe On Me?
Posted on January 27th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
You do not need to be in possession of illegal drugs to be arrested on drug charges. The possession of drug paraphernalia is a crime with or without the possession of drugs. The criminal defense attorneys of Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols are experienced in defending criminal cases involving drug paraphernalia. Under current Illinois laws, you […]
Can I Represent Myself on a Criminal Charge? What Can A Criminal Defense Attorney Do For Me?
Posted on January 20th, 2015 by Joe Pioletti
There are many things that you can do for yourself; however, it does not mean that doing them for yourself is in your best interest. In some things, you need to trust that someone with experience will be a better choice that yourself. For example, if you are facing a criminal charge, criminal defense attorneys […]
Can I Have A Jury Trial On Misdemeanor Domestic Battery?
Posted on December 23rd, 2014 by Joe Pioletti
If you have been charged with misdemeanor domestic battery, you need to consult our office as soon as possible. Even though domestic battery is typically charged as a Class A misdemeanor in Illinois, you may be facing a fine of up to $2,500 and jail time up to 364 days if you are found guilty. […]
Identity Theft: The Criminal Charge for Using Someone Else’s Name
Posted on December 16th, 2014 by Joe Pioletti
Identity theft is a serious crime that is prosecuted aggressively in the State of Illinois. Under Illinois law, it is a crime to use someone else’s name or personal identification to fraudulently obtain credit, money, goods, services, or other property or commit any felony theft or other felony violation of State law. This also applies […]
Cops on the Prowl for Summer Camp Goers
Posted on May 28th, 2014 by Joe Pioletti
Since its start in 2001, the Summer Camp Music Festival, held in Chillicothe, IL, has been providing good music and great times to concert-goers from across the country. Unfortunately, these good times come to an abrupt halt for a choice few of the roughly 15,000 attendees each year because of drug arrests that occur in […]
The Real Cost of a DUI in Illinois
Posted on November 29th, 2013 by Joe Pioletti
Getting a DUI is expensive. I would guess most people already figured that. But how expensive is it? In 2013 the Illinois Secretary of State published a study that estimated the average DUI in Illinois ends up costing the driver a whopping $16,580 before it’s all said and done.[1] That’s excluding any costs associated with […]