My brother was arrested in NY for DWI. He had DUI in the state of Florida from 2006. Will the DWI be counted as his 2nd offense.

The short answer is that an Illinois attorney is unlikely to know the state rules for DUI in New York. Each state sets up its rules and its...

You need an attorney to help you navigate this situation. I routinely practice in traffic court in all the branch courts of Lake County. I would...

If I have a structure on my neighbors property, at what point would my structure be grandfathered in so I wouldn't have to move?

The adverse possession time frame which i believe you are asking about with the "grandfathered" statement is 20 years. However, that clock has...

My former employer has not sent COBRA documents to me as requested. It is past the 30 day requirement. The only notified the car

Here is a link from the US Dept. of Labor regarding COBRA http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq-consumer-cobra.html#.UJvm1MXAeSo I am hopeful this...

I was living in the Il and recently took take a job in MI. My lease ends until June 2013 is there a way to break my lease?

First look at your lease. Some leases have a buy-out option or some clause that addresses a need to break the lease. If that clause is in your...

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I have to pay restitution (1/4 of my salary) until I retire. Is there a way to have this amount reduced by possibly petitioning

The short answer is you are likely to continue to have a wage garnishment until you pay it off or retire. You stated "until you retire" and if...

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What are my chances of going to jail in Illinois with a Class A Misdemeanor "Unlawful use of weapons" charge?

I do not think you are going to jail on this. I am a fellow shooter and would be happy to give you a free consult to discuss the situation with...

Since Fantasy Football has been deemed legal in most situations, what rules govern it?

You have received excellent advice already. This is just to add to the discussion. First, I categorically agree that this case is not one that...

Speeding ticket in Illinois construction zone. What should I do at court?!

I would highly recommend that you hire an attorney who routinely handles traffic situations. You are up against a double whammy here - first: you...

Is it legal for our US Postal Service supervisor to prohibit us (union employees) from taking our lunches?

I echo my colleague and am only adding to the answer here. It is not ordinarily legal in Illinois for an employer to prohibit the taking of...

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