IS A CONFESSION ENOUGH TO CONVICT YOU OF DUI IN ILLINOIS?
Jul 16, 2012
You had several drinks at a party, then drove yourself and some friends home.On the way, you hit a light pole.You were walking home when police stopped you.You told them youd had too much to drink and ...
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DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR A DUI BOND HEARING IN ILLINOIS?
Jun 26, 2012
The answer is yes.An experienced criminal law attorney can present your situation in the light most favorable to a judge, which could mean the difference between waiting for your trial inside the coun...
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CAN I LOSE MY DRIVER'S LICENSE BECAUSE OF A DUI IN ILLINOIS?
May 29, 2012
You have been arrested for DUI.You remember the police officer said something about a suspension, but you dont remember exactly what.And what if you are found guilty?Will you lose your license then?
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Obstructing A Peace Officer In Illinois
Apr 25, 2012
If you hinder a peace officer, such as a prison guard, policeman or firefighter, from performing their duties, you could be charged with a Class A Misdemeanor.
Obstructing a peace officer can b...
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'I'M WANTED IN ANOTHER STATE!": THE LAW OF EXTRADITION IN ILLINOIS
Apr 10, 2012
Things went sour in the state where you lived.You got into a little trouble with the law, so you came to Illinois.Now the Governor of your old state is asking Illinois to return you for trial on the c...
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PAYING TAXES IS NOT ENOUGH: ILLINOIS SCHOOL RESIDENCY
Apr 10, 2012
The city where you live does not have good schools.You really want to send your child to a neighboring school district, but you do not live there.You do, however, own some rental property.Or maybe, you...
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FROM SHOPLIFTING TO REMOVING PRICE TAGS: RETAIL THEFT LAW IN ILLINOIS
Mar 12, 2012
You were scanning groceries at the self-service station and decided to omit a few items before slipping them into your bag.But unbeknownst to you, the cameras were watching.As soon as you left the stor...
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POLICE VIDEOS OF DUI ARRESTS: NEW ILLINOIS COURT RULING
Feb 02, 2012
You were stopped for DUI.The officer asks you to get out of the car, and you agree to take the field sobriety tests.You thought you did pretty well holding your leg up and walking a straight line, but ...
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BUT I DIDN'T TOUCH ANYBODY!: THE ILLINOIS LAW ON ASSAULT
Jan 10, 2012
You were really mad at your teacher.Without thinking, you threw a fist like you were going to hit him. But then someone called the police, and now you are charged with aggravated assault.
What can yo...
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I HAVE A TRAFFIC TICKET: DO I NEED TO COME TO COURT?
Dec 20, 2011
You were driving home from work when you got nailed for speeding.Or maybe you simply blew a stop sign or failed to signal.You wish to contest the ticket, but the court date is set for a time when you w...
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