New Marijuana/Cannabis Civil Law
Feb 20, 2017
In 2016 marijuana possession law was changed from a misdemeanor offense to a civil offense. This means that a charge of possession under 10 grams is only punishable by a fine. And no criminal charge w...
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New Developments in DHS Aircraft Searches
Sep 18, 2013
DHS has conducted many interdictions against private pilots flying legally within the United States. People v. Marcella has analyzed one typical fact pattern associated wtih such interdictions. This ...
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Finding an Illinois DUI Attorney
Jun 01, 2010
After an arrest for DUI most persons wonder if they need to hire an attorney to represent them. The consequences typically following a DUI arrest not only affect jobs, family relationships, and the cou...
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How to Successfully Contest your Illinois Statutory Summary Suspension
May 18, 2010
Act Quickly. When arrested for DUI a statutory summary suspension (SSS) will normally trigger. The police officer who writes the DUI citation will usually fill out two additional forms. The first is ca...
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How to Ensure Your Attorney is Criminal Defense Ready
May 13, 2010
First, check out the attorney's track record. Make sure your attorney has actually tried cases. The more cases he/she has tried the better. A successful history trying felony cases through acquitta...
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Bond Posting in Illinois
May 03, 2010
Illinois law requires that bond be established when a person is charged with an offense. Be it a felony or a Speeding ticket, the Illinois Supreme Court has established rules that must be complied with...
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Abuse by Nursing Home Staff in Illinois
Apr 28, 2010
We expect the highest standard of care from nursing homes when caring for our elderly family members. Usually the staff at these homes is very good and provides a quality setting. However neglect and...
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Misdemeanor Charges in illinois
Apr 28, 2010
Whether it is DUI, Battery, Domestic Battery, Violation of an Order of Protection or any of a number of cannabis offenses a misdemeanor charge usually requires the services of an experienced attorney. ...
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Illinois Expungement Guide
Apr 27, 2010
An expungement is an erasure of a criminal offense from your "record". In Illinois this process is created statutorily. Once a criminal offense becomes a conviction there is no means to erase it from...
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Illinois License Reinstatement After a DUI Conviction
Apr 26, 2010
One of the most difficult things a person convicted of DUI faces is obtaining full reinstatement of their license with the Secretary of State. A first time conviction for DUI results in a mandatory min...
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