Getting into a car accident can leave anyone feeling shaken, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future. Even if the collision only resulted in relatively minor injuries, such as a fractured limb or whiplash, the “hidden” costs can quickly accumulate. From mounting medical bills and vehicle repair costs to the stress of missing work and the […]
Many Americans rely on motor vehicles being their primary form of daily transportation to get to where they need to go. Unfortunately, this means it is not unusual for car accidents to occur every once in a while. According to information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were estimated to be more […]
Traffic stops are one of the most common ways that police come into contact with the general public. According to data from the Stanford Open Policing Project, there were more than 12.7 million traffic stops conducted by state police in Illinois between 2011 and 2017. There are dozens of reasons why a police officer would […]
Knowledgeable Illinois Criminal Defense Attorney Assisting Clients Throughout Cook and DuPage Counties Facing DUI charges can be overwhelming, regardless of whether you’ve been through the process before. If you have recently been charged with a DUI, one of the best ways to get a handle on the situation is to learn more about the process, […]
Most of us know that it is wrong to take something from someone without asking. Not only is it not nice, but it is also illegal. You have heard the terms “theft,” “robbery,” and “burglary” before, but many people use them interchangeably. In reality, these words are three different things in the legal world. They […]
Most American drivers will be pulled over by police at least once in their lifetime. Most of the time, the reason you are pulled over is because of a small moving violation, like speeding or not fully stopping at a stop sign. These stops usually end with the officer issuing you a ticket that carries […]
It is not uncommon for teenagers to get in trouble with the law. When they do, the offenses they are known for committing are usually minor, yet serious offenses like theft, vandalism and traffic violations. One of the most common reasons teenagers get in trouble with the law is because of alcohol-related offenses. In all 50 states […]
When you purchase food at a restaurant or grocery store, you should be able to expect that the product is safe to eat. Even though there are stringent inspection processes for food in the United States, sometimes there is still food on the market that can pose a health threat to those who consume it. […]
Illinois law provides for a variety of ways that you could lose your driving privileges, some of which may not even be related to driving at all. Fleeing from a police officer, incurring too many traffic violations, not paying traffic tickets or even not paying child support can result in a driver’s license suspension or […]
When an Illinois police officer suspects you of DUI, you may be asked to take one or more field sobriety tests. By law you do not have to agree to such tests. Moreover, if you take a test and “fail,” based on the officer’s judgment, it may be used against you as evidence in court. Court […]
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