In Illinois, the crime of theft is defined in 720 ILCS 5/16-1 as the crime a person commits when they
Theft Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Supervised Visitation with Children in Illinois and Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In cases where a child’s safety or well-being (physical or emotional) would be endangered by regular visitation with a parent, the courts in Iowa and Illinois have the authority to order that visitation be supervised by a
Dealing with an Ex Who Wastes Time on Frivolous Court Appearances
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear All too often in divorce and custody cases, the opposing party will purposely waste a client’s time and money on frivolous court appearances. Such a situation can often be addressed in Illinois or Iowa through a Motion with the court, when such behavior rises to the level of violating various Rules of Civil Procedure.
Appealing a Divorce or Custody Case in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, a person who is not satisfied with the Circuit Court’s ruling in a divorce or custody case can appeal the ruling to
Substitution of Judge from a Criminal case in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Under Illinois law, a person charged with a crime has the right to have a judge removed from their case under certain conditions. That right to substitute a judge is an important
DUI (Illinois) and OWI (Iowa) Charges and Convictions for Pilots
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear For pilots who have an OWI charge in Iowa or a DUI charge in Illinois, there are additional considerations and requirements that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposes. It is important to ensure
“2nd Chance” DUI License Law in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In August 2015, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed a law that allows those with four or more DUI convictions to obtain a driver’s license again
Don’t Delay Handing Your Child Custody Case
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear When it comes to handling a child custody case, there is no time like the present. There are several reasons this is true, in both Illinois and Iowa custody cases.
Settlement Conferences in Iowa Divorce and Custody Cases
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Many Iowa counties require that a Settlement Conference be held in divorce and custody cases. The purpose of the Settlement Conference is to get the parties and attorneys to try and work out some of all of the issues in the case, so as
Motion for Bill of Particulars in Iowa Criminal Defense Cases
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear When a defendant is charged with a crime in Iowa, the State must file a Trial Information, which is the formal charging document for all indictable misdemeanors and felonies. The Trial Information must inform the defendant of the
Stopping Visitation Interference (In Iowa and Illinois)
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear When a parent’s visitation is interfered with, it causes harm to both the child and that parent. The law in the states of Iowa and Illinois recognize
The Importance of Holiday Visitation
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear For a parent that is not the primary caregiver for a child, holidays can especially important. That is because the holidays are a time when a combination of factors come together to create an ideal
Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Iowa, the crime committed by a person who drives a car or other vehicle while impaired by alcohol or a drug is called Operating While Intoxicated (OWI). The OWI charge is governed by Iowa Code
Robbery Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Iowa, the forcible felony of Robbery is defined by Iowa Code Section 711.1, as the crime a person commits a robbery when, having the intent to commit a theft, the person does any of the following acts to assist or further the commission of the
Temporary Allowances (Temporary custody, visitation, child support, attorney fees) in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In a pending custody or divorce case in the state of Illinois, the court can grant Temporary Allowances to handle the issues of visitation, custody, child support, and attorney fees. If the case is a divorce case, the court can also address temporary spousal support (alimony), payment of household expenses, and other such matters.
Emergency Injunctions in Custody and Divorce Cases
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In some situations, a court can grant an emergency injunction as part of a divorce or custody case. That emergency injunction can be used to prevent parental kidnapping, injury to children, or other serious
Temporary Matters (Temporary Custody, Temporary Child Support, Temporary Attorney Fees) Hearings in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Iowa custody and divorce cases, the court can address custody, visitation, child support, and attorney fees on a temporary basis. In divorce cases, temporary financial matters such as spousal support and payment of bills can also be addressed. The purpose of the Temporary Matters hearing is to handle such issues on a short-term basis, so that the parties
Theft Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The crime of Theft in Iowa is defined by Iowa Code Section 714.1. Theft in Iowa comes in several different degrees (or levels of seriousness), based upon the value of the property that is alleged to have been
Arraignment in a Criminal Case in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Illinois, those charged with criminal offenses (which range from speeding tickets to misdemeanors and felonies) have a court appearance called an Arraignment. The Arraignment happens at the beginning of the case, often the first or second
The Preliminary Hearing in an Illinois Criminal Case
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In an Illinois criminal felony case, the Defendant has a right to a preliminary hearing. The preliminary hearing is a court date at which the prosecution has the burden