I WON MY ILLINOIS DUI. CAN I DRIVE?
Mar 11, 2013
You fought your DUI, and you won. You figured that meant you were OK to drive. But you got pulled over by the police, and now you have been charged with driving on a suspended license.
How did that h...
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LEAVING THE SCENE AND DUI: A TOXIC COMBINATION IN ILLINOIS
Feb 24, 2013
You stayed too late at the party and drank too much. On the way home, you heard a thud. Youre not sure what you hit, but you panicked and fled. Somehow the cops figured out where you lived, and youre ...
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THE CRIME OF DISORDERLY CONDUCT IN ILLINOIS
Feb 11, 2013
When most people think of disorderly conduct, they think of some drunk flailing about, swearing on the sidewalk. Disorderly conduct is the kind of catch-all crime that enables the police to arrest you...
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“I DIDN’T REALLY DO ANYTHING”: HOW YOU CAN BE CONVICTED UNDER ILLINOIS ACCOUNTABILITY LAW
Dec 17, 2012
You were at a party and a fight broke out.You got involved and even threw a punch or two.But you hardly touched the victim, and it was someone else who landed the victim in the hospital.Now you are ch...
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WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR ILLINOIS DUI?
Dec 11, 2012
Depending on the level of your offense, the penalties for DUI can range from an expensive and painful slap on the wrist to years in prison. .
Unless you are found not guilty, many DUIs result in a con...
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“I DIDN’T KNOW THE GUN WAS THERE!”: UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM IN ILLINOIS
Dec 03, 2012
The police came after your roommate, and in the process, found a pistol in your closet.You didnt even know the gun was there, but now you are charged with a felony.
Can you be convicted of unlawful po...
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“I DROVE ANOTHER CAR!”: WHEN YOU HAVE VIOLATED YOUR MONITORING DEVICE DRIVING PERMIT (MDDP)
Nov 05, 2012
As a first time DUI offender, you were eligible to receive a Breath Activated Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) under an MDDP.You paid your fees and had the device installed.Generally, you take your ow...
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THE AUTOMATIC DRIVER'S LICENSE DUI SUSPENSION IN ILLINOIS: THE 30-DAY NO-DRIVING WINDOW
Sep 18, 2012
When you are charged with DUI in Illinois, the Secretary of State automatically suspends your license. The suspension starts on the 46th day after your arrest and can last six months, a year or even l...
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"CAN MY CHILD LIVE WITH MY RELATIVE?": SCHOOL RESIDENCY IN ILLINOIS
Sep 05, 2012
Like any good parent, you want your child to have the best education possible.Unfortunately, the school district where you live just doesnt cut it.You do have a family member, however, such as a parent...
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HOW LITTLE PROBLEMS BECOME BIG PROBLEMS: WHEN A PETTY OFFENSE TURNS INTO A FELONY
Aug 13, 2012
A man was walking down the middle of a road instead of the sidewalk or shoulder.In Illinois, you must use a sidewalk where provided or at least walk on the shoulder.The man was arrested for a petty of...
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