by John Lonergan | Apr 28, 2021 | Fraud, Search & Seizure
This is the next post in a series of articles discussing criminal fraud charges in Peoria, Illinois. My previous post discussed the definition of fraud and the range of potential penalties if one is convicted. Fraud is broadly defined as engaging in deceptive behavior...
by John Lonergan | May 20, 2018 | Search & Seizure
This post concludes and recaps my series on cases involving the violation of a defendant’s rights in Peoria, Illinois. I felt it was necessary as, for obvious reasons, many people do not know how to proceed if their rights have been violated. While it is...
by John Lonergan | May 20, 2018 | Search & Seizure
This is the next post in my series on whether an arrest resulted due to a violation of one’s rights. My last article discussed when Peoria, Illinois defendants have the right to remain silent. It is important to understand that one does not have to actually be placed...
by John Lonergan | Apr 18, 2018 | Search & Seizure
This is the next post in my series on whether someone’s rights were violated when they were stopped by the police. My last article discussed whether law enforcement may have illegally stopped a car. It is important to understand that the police may not stop a vehicle...
by John Lonergan | Apr 18, 2018 | Search & Seizure
This is this next post in my series on whether a defendant’s rights were violated when he or she was stopped by the police. My last article discussed whether police violated one’s rights by stopping them on the street. It is important to understand that the police may...
by John Lonergan | Mar 9, 2018 | Search & Seizure
This is the next post in my series on rights of Peoria, Illinois residents who have encounters with the police. My last article provided an overview of topics which this series will be addressing and it stressed the need to speak with a criminal defense lawyer if you...