I am writing out of concern for the facts and opinions expressed by the Northwest Herald Editorial Board in its Sept. 15 editorial, “Trust Act goes too far.” The editorial addresses a current dispute as to the McHenry County Sheriff’s detention of our client, Niceforo Macedo-Hernandez, now that the Illinois Trust Act is the law … Continued

The following story was originally published on WMUR 9 President Obama signed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) into law Friday. The $181 million bill authorizes funding to help fight the heroin and prescription opioid crisis across the country. The funding will be used to create programs for prevention, treatment and recovery. The Bipartisan Task Force … Continued

We’ve all been hearing and seeing the news lately with the seemingly never-ending stories of crimes committed by those in power. A powerful example below is from a community editorial, followed by an area for your comments: North Miami Police Chief, Gary Eugene, speaks at a press conference about the Charles Kinsey shooting by police on July … Continued

Published on Chicago Tribune Federal legislation aimed at reducing heroin and prescription opiate deaths — initiated locally and named for a Lake County man who died of an overdose — was signed into law Friday by President Barack Obama. The bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act — known informally as “Lali’s Law” after Stevenson High … Continued

The Connection Between Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving Impaired, Driving Drugged and Driving Under the Influence of Legally Prescribed Medications and Other Opiates When most people hear the term “DUI” they think of someone being charged with the offense of driving a vehicle with over a .08 BAC (Blood-Alcohol Concentration). This is just … Continued

Solutions to any problem first begin with an understanding of the issue from the core. The growing problem of opioid and heroin addiction in McHenry County, Lake County and across the country is one we all need to understand and take seriously. If you are a friend or parent of someone who is struggling with … Continued

Felony Drug Crimes If you are a parent of a young person with a heroin offense, the weight of that emotional distress can seem unbearable. There are countless questions that come up regarding both ends of the spectrum, from treatment to legal support. While the criminal justice system is set up to punish for criminal … Continued

KRV Legal, Inc. Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a 2015 AIDUIA’S 10 Best DUI Law Firms in Illinois For Client Satisfaction The American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Illinois’s DUI Law Firm, KRV Legal, Inc. as 2015 10 Best DUI Law Firms for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of … Continued