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...
Recently, Illinois became the first state in the U.S. to end the practice of requiring arrested people to post bail money or stay in jail until their criminal charges are resolved. This landmark law could be a step toward making the state's criminal justice system...
If law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, are you required to take a breath test? Are you concerned about the accuracy of a Breathalyzer test? Two tests If law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of DUI you will face a...
People often imagine a shoplifter to be a young kid with a history of getting into trouble. However, the fact is that any person could wind up accused of shoplifting, from a teen or a mother of three kids to someone struggling with a mental illness or poverty. No...
The holiday season is here, and the wintry roads will soon fill with people driving home to see their family. After a few drinks, many people will attempt to navigate the dangerous road conditions, believing themselves to be sober enough for the challenge. However, a...
If you drive in Illinois, you may well get pulled over by a traffic officer at some point. This may happen for a range of reasons, some more serious than others. For example, a police officer might stop you if your vehicle tail light goes out and you did not know...
