Withdrawing a Guilty Plea in Illinois
Dec 05, 2011
The United States Supreme Court has stated that entering a guilty plea is a grave and solemn act that is not a temporary and meaningless formality that is not reversible at the defendants whim.Brady v....
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Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension
Nov 26, 2011
Consent to chemical test or tests of blood, breath, or urine for the purpose of determining the content of alcohol, other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compoundis given by simply driving or being in a...
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DUI in Illinois-What to Expect Part III
Nov 25, 2011
This is the final guide in a 3-part series on what to expect after a DUI arrest in Illinois. Part III will deal with the court process in a DUI. Part I dealt with the initial police encounter prior to...
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The Bail System in Illinois
Nov 25, 2011
This guide will discuss the bail system in Illinois and the factors a court uses in determining a bail amount.
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Appealing a Case in Illinois After a Finding of Guilty
Nov 24, 2011
In Illinois, the only method of review in a criminal case is by a direct appeal. The party appealing is known as the appellant and the adverse party as the appellee. Appealing a case is a very time con...
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Right to a Speedy Trial
Nov 23, 2011
In Illinois, defendants enjoy a statutory right to a speedy trial. How long the prosecution has to bring a defendant to trial depends on whether the defendant is in custody or released on bond. The I...
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DUI in Illinois: What to Expect Part II
Nov 23, 2011
Part I of this guide dealt with the initial DUI stop. Part II will discuss the booking and post arrest process of a DUI arrest. Part III will deal with the court proceedings following a DUI arrest. ...
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DUI in Illinois-What to Expect. Part 1
Nov 16, 2011
This three-part guide will provide an overview of a DUI arrest.
Part 1 will provide an overview of the three phases of a DUI encounter.
Part 2 will provide an overview of DUI processing at the poli...
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