If you have been charged with a drug crime in Illinois, there are two types of probation available to avoid serving jail or prison time and even a permanent criminal conviction: drug probation and Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC) probation. Drug probation entails mandatory costs and fines of up to $12,000, 30 hours of […]
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Who Pays for Medical Bills After an Auto Accident?
If you suffer an injury in a car accident, one of the questions you may ask is, “Who will pay for my medical bills?” Since Illinois is not considered a “no-fault” state, you have to pay for your own medical care. Although a personal injury settlement or a trial verdict would offer significant help, you […]
Read MoreCharles Schierer Interviewed by the Criminal Nuggets Podcast
As felony criminal defense and plaintiffs personal injury lawyers, our team at Schierer & Ritchie, LLC knows a lot about fighting for the people of Peoria, Illinois. Recently, our firm’s own Charles Schierer sat down with the criminal law podcast, Criminal Nuggets, to talk about one of the most unfair legal precedents that continues to […]
Read MoreWill I Go to a High-Security Prison After Committing a Violent Crime?
Being charged with a violent crime – especially if it is particularly heinous – can result in serving time in a maximum security prison. However, determining whether you are assigned to a high-security prison ultimately depends on the amount of prison time you were sentenced upon conviction. In all states throughout the country, the prison […]
Read MoreAttorney Charles Schierer Awarded Clients’ Choice Award by Avvo
At Schierer & Ritchie, LLC in Peoria, Illinois, our entire legal team knows we can depend on Attorney Charles Schierer for insightful and intelligent assistance and representation for complex cases. The best thing is our clients far and wide know about his reliability, too! Attorney Schierer has been there for clients in the toughest of […]
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