In the state of Illinois, driving under the influence (DUI) covers many different types of impaired driving, from driving under the influence of alcohol to driving under while intoxicated after using drugs, including prescription medications or illegal substances. In 2016, 29,528 DUI arrests were made, according to the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. When you […]
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Over the years, juvenile court judges have come up with some creative ways to punish and rehabilitate youthful offenders. One Cook County judge reduces community service hours in exchange for reading books. Another judge, in DuPage County, ordered a teen to stop playing violent video games and told the parents to take away the boy’s
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While possessing small amounts of marijuana is no longer a criminal offense in Illinois, people who had previously been convicted of marijuana possession marijuana possession still have a criminal record for offenses that are no longer a crime. However, those people might soon be able to have their records expunged, thanks to House Bill 2367.
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As temperatures finally begin to rise in northern Illinois, boats are coming out of storage, and soon the lakes and rivers will once again be filled with fishermen, wakeboarders, and jet-skiers. And what fun is a boat without a cooler of beer and other beverages? However, boat operators should be aware that if they consume
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We have all seen it on TV and in the movies: a suspenseful investigation or a police chase ends with a suspect in handcuffs, and as the scene fades into the credits, an officer begins to speak, “You have the right to remain silent…” You probably know that the statements being recited are collectively known
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In today’s digital age, it is easier than ever before to access information about another person. Such access can be helpful when deciding whether a particular individual should be hired or just trusted, in general. The downside, however, is that the information that is often available may be misleading, incomplete, or damaging. In some cases,
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The landscape of the medical marijuana industry in Illinois could soon be changing as a major player has announced that it will be getting out of the game by next month. The announcement comes in the wake of indications by the Trump administration that it will be ending Obama-era leniency on the federal prosecution of
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Should Illinois follow the recommendation of national safety experts to change the legal definition of drunk driving from a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent to .05 percent? This topic will be argued in many forums over the next few years. How Fast Is the National Drive Toward .05 Moving? The National Transportation Safety
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As a parent, one of the most difficult things to hear is that your child may have done something wrong. If your child is arrested or charged with a crime, it will be a stressful experience for the both of you, but one of the best things you can do is become informed about the
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When you are stopped by the police for committing an alleged traffic violation, the officer is usually on high alert when he or she approaches your vehicle. The officer will likely ask you for your driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance and may inquire as to why you think you were pulled over. While
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Medical marijuana has made a huge difference in the lives of many Illinois residents who live with debilitating conditions and intractable pain. If you are a registered medical cannabis user and drive regularly, here are a few things you should know to avoid trouble with the law, including being arrested for driving under the influence
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The ability to drive a vehicle on public roads is a privilege. Sometimes, a person can have their license taken away as punishment for certain crimes. In the state of Illinois, the Secretary of State has the authority to suspend or even completely revoke a person’s driver’s license. If you are an Illinois driver, you
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