Weapons Charges Using a weapon when committing a crime can significantly increase the jail time sought by prosecutors. Upon conviction, the use of a gun during a crime will typically add 15 years to the sentence, while the use of a knife or other weapon will add 5-10 years. At Pedersen, Campbell & Irvin, we…
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Domestic Violence Defense & Orders of Protection Conviction on a domestic violence charge, violation of order of protection or even having a restraining order filed against you can result in loss of child custody rights, loss of, or restricted child visitation privileges, and can have other negative consequences such as loss of gun ownership rights….
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Know the DUI Laws Many individuals who are arrested for DUI must make decisions while under stress. They do not understand the rules for taking, or not taking, a field sobriety test or a Breathalyzer test. Most people do not know that if they refuse a Breathalyzer test it results in an automatic one year…
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Pedersen, Campbell & Irvin, Ltd. defends clients accused of all types of felony and misdemeanor drug charges, including: Possession of illegal substances Possession with intent to distribute Distribution and trafficking of drugs Prescription drug fraud Manufacture of drugs Drug possession by juveniles, and others We practice in all Illinois courts, State and Federal, and pursue…
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