Small Claims Answer
Feb 22, 2011
Once you have been served with a summons and complaint your anxiety level probably rises, you may get nervous about what to do and you can have a hard time keeping your emotions in check. This legal gu...
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Illinois Law: DUI & Expungement
Feb 22, 2011
Illinois law does not let a person formally clear a criminal conviction of DUI from a record.
Arrested for DUI Not Convicted
Illinois DUI case and DUI arrest may be expunged if a person is found not...
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Teens Texting While Driving is Unsafe
Feb 21, 2011
Despite commonly known risks and problems that can arise while distracted during driving, many teen drivers ignore laws in place to protect them. On January 1, 2010 Illinois became the 17th state to ba...
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Will Signing Witnesses
Feb 21, 2011
Witnesses are to be present to watch that the will is executed by the testator. The correct number of witnesses, as prescribed under state law, sign the will as witnesses. The witnesses take the oath t...
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Steps to Revoke Power of Attorney
Feb 21, 2011
A number of questions this week have been posted about whether a power of attorney can be revoked, and if so, how? This two-step legal guide suggest the best practice approach to accomplish such a revo...
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How Much Will My Dispute Cost to Resolve?
Feb 21, 2011
One of the most routine questions in the initial consultation about your legal dispute is, how much will it cost? This is a good question. There is not a simple answer. This Legal Guide gives a plausib...
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Eviction Basics
Feb 21, 2011
The landlord will serve notice to evict. If the tenant has not moved from the premises within the notice period, the landlord will file a complaint with the Court Clerk's office and give the summons an...
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What are some possible Illinois sentences for a domestic battery criminal case?
Feb 18, 2011
Under Illinois law, domestic battery / violence is a Class A misdemeanor which can carry a prison sentence for up to one year. A second conviction of Domestic Battery is a Class Four felony which carri...
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Illinois LItigant Discovery Statute
Feb 18, 2011
The Illinois respondent in discovery statute, codified as 735 ILCS 5/2-402, provides that as long as a person or entity is named as a respondent in discovery within the statute of limitations period, a...
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Military: Can Litigation Go on While I Am Stationed for Active Duty?
Feb 18, 2011
The Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a federal law that provides special legal protections and help to members of our Armed Forces who are on active duty. You need to be on active duty for ...
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