When you are facing criminal charges for something you did not do, including drug charges , property crimes , or any other type of illegal activity, it can be very overwhelming. You will likely feel enormous pressure to find some way to prove that you did not or could not commit the offense for which […]
Reasonable Doubt: You Do Not Have to Prove Your Innocence Read More »
With the stroke of a pen, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner completed the state legislature’s effort to repeal a 26-year-old ban on happy hours. After moving through the State House and Senate fairly quickly this spring, the measure has been in the hands of the governor since the end of May. Governor Rauner’s approval of the
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After many months of bureaucratic issues, the medical marijuana pilot program in Illinois may be poised to get off the ground. Officials at a facility in the southeastern part of the state announced this week that their company has received authorization to begin producing the genetic strains that will form the basis of marijuana products
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Around this time last year, the Illinois legislature was considering a measure aimed at helping job-seekers with an imperfect past overcome their mistakes. The bill was passed, and was eventually signed by then-Governor Pat Quinn, as Illinois joined the growing number of states and cities which have taken steps to aid those looking to create
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Everyone makes mistakes. Some may be less serious than others, but nobody is perfect. Sometimes a momentary lapse in judgment can lead to criminal charges and, if and when that happens, you may be tempted to try to handle the situation on your own. However, no matter how insignificant the charges may seem, you need
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Legislation recently passed through both chambers of the Illinois legislature which would set the state’s first impairment standard for driving under the influence of marijuana. The bill, which looks to create an easily enforceable guideline for cannabis-related DUI arrests, now awaits the signature of Governor Bruce Rauner, who has not given an indication on his
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Several weeks ago, a Joliet man was found hiding the in rafters of a Mokena housing complex currently under construction and now faces charges of burglary. Police believe that the man, along with an accomplice who was found outside the complex, may have been looking to steal copper or tools, but that no stolen property
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With its gun control laws being among the strictest in the nation, the state of Illinois carefully monitors the application and registration process for gun owners. A recent change, however, was aimed at making the process more convenient for owners and dealers alike. Illinois residents looking to obtain a Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card or
FOID and Carry Permit Applications Moved Online Read More »
It may seem like something that everyone is doing. Your friend says he knows a guy who can get you the perfect fake ID. You will be able to get into the cool clubs or buy beer—nothing too crazy. You are not going to drink too much or get into trouble or anything. You just
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The winter holiday season is something many of us look forward to. We get together with friends and family to share special meals and often, a holiday cocktail or two. Oftentimes, people celebrating do not keep track of how many drink they have had. They end up driving home with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
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