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The Search for Truth Continues to be Difficult when Evaluating Cases • Breath Alcohol Testing

Since the mid-1980s, the emergence of data capture on various breath test devices has progressed into larger memory storage and remote diagnostics. The intention was for governrnent employees and the manufacturer to examine the data for quality assurances, operational monitoring, diagnostics that included software/hardware issues. However, once word had become well known in the defense attorney community, often through well trained independent experts, hiding data and information became increasingly difficult when searching for the truth in a case. In the 1990s and into the early millennium, many agencies denied that such data existed and scoffed at the idea that such data existed. Often through litigation with hired expertise, eventually the data was made available to a defendant’s council and/or expert.

Some states argued the process was too tedious or too costly to print. Although, the information has always been available in a spreadsheet format using software provided to government agencies from the manufacturer. Other states made the data easily available upon request to dedicating Internet access to the public, defense attorneys’ or experts.

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By. Dr. Ronald Henson

Probable Cause

Is your vehicle rolling probable cause?

Probable Cause

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

Probable cause is essentially the reason for law enforcement to initiate a traffic stop.

Examples of rolling probable cause are:

  • License plate light not working
  • Broken windshield;
  • Expired registration tags;
  • Objects hanging from your mirror;
  • No front license plate;
  • License plate obstructed by dirt or snow;
  • Broken driver side mirror;
  • Tinted driver or front passenger windows; and
  • Broken headlight or tail light.

A quality Attorney can suppress a traffic stop were there was no probable cause, however, even the most qualified Lawyers will have a difficult time if a vehicle has any of the above problems.

So please, for the sake of your attorney, don’t drive a rolling probable cause vehicle.

Rock Island Criminal Defense Attorneys

Why your Result Counts

In a Criminal Defense Case — Experience Counts!

Hiring a criminal defense attorney can be a tough decision. There are some people in our society who have gone out of their way in the media or other avenues to discourage our kids from practicing in this field of law – subduing our rights, making the innocent feel guilty about protecting their constitutional rights, and even making it difficult for those who have served their time and made restitution to get the relief they are entitled to. It is not a crime to want your life to return to the way it was before you were wrongfully charged, or seek the relief after you have paid your debt to society – so that you may become a productive member of your community. The way our justice system works, if you are able to successfully prove you were wrongfully charged, you are helping make sure someone else does not go through the same ordeal you have. And, if you have been convicted of a charge and you are entitled to relief, such as expunging your charges, executive clemency, or reinstating your driving privileges – and you can show that you are reformed, you are helping someone just like you shed the negative stigma that goes along with a conviction.

In the criminal defense field, experience goes along way. The Attorneys at Hanna & Ruud, LLC, have been defending people just like you since 1990. Your case is explored by no less than two attorneys, and our legal assistants have over 25 years of combined experience in the legal field. Within our firm you’ll find that our team of legal professionals has nearly 90 years of combined experience in the legal field, our Attorneys have have nearly 60 years in combined criminal defense experience, thousands of clients successfully represented, hundreds of cases successfully expunged or sealed, and five individuals dedicated your case.

“When Results Count” you can count on only one. Hanna & Ruud, LLC Attorneys at Law

309.797.9000

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Quad City Times 11/18/2012
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome

 

 

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It’s official: Rock Island will be home to one of Illinois’ medical marijuana dispensaries and one of the state’s grow houses, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration announced Monday.

Construction of the facilities is expected to begin in the spring and, according to investors, the projects could generate up to 115 new jobs between the two businesses.

“It’s great news on several fronts,” Rock Island Mayor Dennis Pauley said. “It helps the people that need this medicine, and these are two great developments for Rock Island. It’s good to be out on the leading edge.”

Rock Island Medical Marijuana

Ben Kovler, founding principal for GTI, will begin building a medical marijuana grow house this spring in Rock Island

This is a great article and could have a major impact on non-violent offenders in Rock Island County. This could also help those with previous convictions, get obtain gainful employment which could greatly help the State of Illinois debt crisis. If you have a previous conviction, call our office to see if you qualify for an expungement or sealing of your criminal record to help get your life and career goals back on track.  309-797-9000

 

 

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Why it is Important to hire an Experienced Driver’s License Reinstatement Attorney

Most individuals who attend a driver’s license reinstatement hearing in Illinois not using a lawyer commonly end up losing their case. This can create lasting problems, as any subsequent hearing will take all the findings of your first hearing into consideration. For example, in case you lay a poor basis by not persistently telling the truth, it may create lasting credibility issues with the hearing panel. For this reason, and to have the best chance at success, it is very important be represented by an Experienced Driver’s License Reinstatement Attorney who is aware of the best way to present the information of your case at the initial hearing.

To be eligible for any formal or informal hearing, your statutory suspensions should have expired. In addition, you can’t have a failure to appear on your record, outstanding fines, or anything else in your background that might conceivably stall the proceedings. You will also need have completed all prior treatment requirements on your DUI and have a new DUI evaluation with a qualified provider, licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State. In certain circumstances, you might have to receive alcohol treatment or present proof of abstinence for 12 months previous to the hearing.

Your Illinois Driving privileges are very important, don’t just hire the cheapest attorney, hire an experienced Attorney who will fight to have your driving privileges restored!

 

Hanna and Ruud, LLC Attorneys at Law, 1528 6th Avenue, Moline, Illinois 61265, United States (US) - Phone: (309) 797-9000 Fax: 309-736-9122