Illinois Criminal Lawyer Blog
Traffic tickets. Almost all of us have been pulled over at one time or another for some alleged traffic violation and ended up with a traffic ticket. For some people, what starts as a routine stop for a minor traffic violation ends up becoming an arrest for a more serious violation, such as DUI, drug charges, or gun/weapon possession offenses.
It is important to know your rights if you are pulled over for any alleged traffic violation. To that end, we have compiled a list of 10 things you should know if you are stopped by the police in central Illinois. In addition to this list, you can also review the instructional video produced by the FBI Field Office for the Springfield, Illinois Division regarding how to conduct yourself during a traffic stop.
10 Things You Should Know: