An arrest for driving under the influence in Illinois can result in serious legal consequences, including fines, loss of your license and possible jail time. When you regain your driving privileges, you will also experience a significant increase in insurance rates....
You worked for years to reach your career goals. Earning an occupational permit involves hundreds of hours of studying and sacrifice. If one night out and poor judgment leads to an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), could all of that hard work be for...
Men are arrested at higher rates than women, and men make up the majority of the prison population in the United States. But women make up an increasing number of drug arrests. The data only tells one side of the story. We must understand the impact that drug arrests...
Do you have a loved one who is in prison? You might feel powerless, but there are ways you can help them. There are no guarantees in the prison system, whether good or bad. Helping your incarcerated loved one might mean encouraging and supporting them through their...
A misunderstanding led to a domestic violence charge against you. Now, you are worried that this will prevent you from seeing or spending time with your kids. If you have concerns about this, you must know that the only way your relationship with your kids could come...
If you have noticed an increase in the price of houses, cars, household goods and other items recently, your mind is not playing tricks on you. After all, the consumer price index, the primary measure of inflation, shows a drastic 5.4% increase in the cost of goods in...
When a person physically hurts a family member, they commit domestic battery, which is the term for domestic violence under the law in Illinois. Domestic battery has serious consequences, and those who commit this crime can spend up to 7 years in prison in the worst...
Since the beginning of 2020, Illinois law has allowed possession of small amounts of marijuana, such as up to an ounce of flower and up to five grams of concentrated cannabis (i.e., hashish and tincture). While growing your own marijuana for recreational use is still...
Police officers have the right and responsibility to pull over drivers they suspect of being under the influence of alcohol. Field sobriety tests evaluate balance, physical ability, attention and other factors. There are three standard field sobriety tests used most...
You met up with a friend for drinks after work. On the way home, you got pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) and ended up getting arrested. Oftentimes, DUI offenders can be released from jail on bond. However, they are still required to follow other...
