A minor impact may happen so quickly that you do not realize a crash took place. You might not learn about it until police contact you or you later notice damage to your vehicle. If someone was hurt, you could then face a charge for leaving the scene. You can face a...
Most parents expect the occasional speeding ticket or fender bender as their teenager gains driving experience. A DUI arrest often comes as a much bigger shock, especially if their child insists they "only had one drink" or never appeared intoxicated. In Illinois,...
A DUI charge affects more than your driving privileges. If your job relies on a professional license, the charge could also affect your ability to keep that license. The impact often depends on your profession, the facts of the case and how your licensing board...
If you have been pulled over and asked to take a breathalyzer test, you might wonder whether the results are always accurate. The truth is that several factors can potentially affect the reliability of these tests. Understanding what might influence your breathalyzer...
A DUI charge in Illinois often starts as a misdemeanor, but certain facts can raise the charge to a felony. The Illinois Vehicle Code classifies these cases as aggravated DUI offenses. Because felony driving under the influence (DUI) charges may bring more serious...
A split-second crash can leave you shaken, but Illinois law gives you no grace period to collect yourself. The state does not distinguish between panic, confusion or deliberately fleeing. Waiting even a few hours to report an incident, regardless of your reasons,...
An order of protection may be issued shortly after an arrest or court filing. It can limit contact with a spouse or partner, require changes to living arrangements and affect access to children. Many people read these orders and assume the court has already made up...
A first-time DUI arrest in Illinois often moves faster than you expect. You may face court dates, license consequences and strict deadlines before you fully understand the process. What happens immediately after a DUI arrest Illinois treats a DUI arrest as two...
Juvenile crimes are relatively common. Teenagers lack the ability to thoroughly assess the implications of their choices. Even relatively mature and responsible young adults can make impulsive choices that lead to criminal charges. Common juvenile offenses include...
Self-checkout counters aim to reduce inefficiencies in retail stores, allowing shoppers to process their purchases while freeing up other checkout lanes. Unfortunately, some have taken advantage of this option by intentionally exploiting mistakes as an excuse to...
