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Attorney John W. Callahan discusses some updated DUI procedures for Naperville DUI arrests and DuPage County DUI arrests during COVID of September 2020

Criminal Defense Lawyer John W Callahan discusses the new cannabis laws in the State of Illinois.

Illinois criminal defense lawyers John W Callahan and Robert Stanker represent people charged with Domestic Battery during COVID.

Sexual crimes defense lawyer John W Callahan discusses the difference in two types of sexual offenses - first criminal sexual abuse and then Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse and Assault.

DUI Defense lawyer John W Callahan discusses how to defend a DUI case, whether there is a BAC refusal or if the BAC is below .08

Schaumburg DUI lawyer John W Callahan discusses what to do if you are arrested for a DUI in Cook County - Schaumburg.

John W Callahan has represented hundreds of people charged with sex crimes in the Chicago area including Cook, Lake, DuPage and Kane counties. He discusses ways that criminal sex investigations can be dealt with.

Sex crimes from child pornography to solicitation in Illinois carry very serious penalties. John W Callahan has the experience to give you the best criminal defense possible.

DUI lawyer John W Callahan discusses the basics of what to expect after a DUI arrest in Illinois.

Illinois criminal defense lawyer John W Callahan discusses the ramifications of felony drug possession in Illinois.

If you have been convicted of a criminal or civil crime, you most likely have been ordered to pay a fine or to pay restitution. The main distinction between a fine and restitution is that a fine is paid to the state or federal government persecuting your crime and restitution is paid directly to your victim for the economic loss you caused to them or to a crime victims fund. You can be ordered to pay both a fine and a restitution.

Your refusal to take a field sobriety test is not an automatic admission of guilt and with the help of an experienced DUI attorney, you could fight the prosecution’s presumption of guilt. If you submitted to a field sobriety test, an experienced DUI attorney can fight to have the results of the field sobriety tests excluded from evidence, in addition to having the arresting officer’s testimony discredited.

A probation violation could range from a missed meeting with your probation officer or the violation can be as serious as a new criminal offense. A probation violation could be reported by anyone, including your probation officer, coworkers, friends, family, and even your ex. Anyone can report you for allegedly violating the terms of your probation. Whether or not you go to jail for a probation violation depends on the seriousness of your violation and the number of violations you have.

In Illinois, if you are under the age of 21 with any trace of alcohol in your system, you will lose your driving privileges based on a zero tolerance suspension. In addition to penalties that occur from a DUI, minors can be charged for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Should I refuse a breath test on a DUI? DUI lawyer John W Callahan discusses what to do when a potential DUI arrest occurs.

To possess a firearm in Illinois, you need a Firearm Owners Identification card (FOID card) issued by the state police. Since 2014, to carry a gun outside of your home or place of business you have to obtain a conceal and carry permit from the Illinois State Police. Illinois laws on concealed carry are some of the most strict in the nation, and you must complete at least 16 hours of firearm training in order to be approved. Automatic weapons, open carry of firearms, and firearm silencers remain illegal in Illinois.

To “expunge” is to “erase or remove completely.” In law, “expungement” is the process by which a record of criminal conviction is destroyed from state record. An expungement order directs the court to treat the criminal conviction as if it had never occurred, essentially removing it from a defend...

Criminal Sex Defense Lawyer John W Callahan discusses possible defenses and what you should do if charged with Criminal Sexual Assault in Illinois.