If you got pulled over and charged with a drug crime in LaSalle or Madison Counties, an upcoming Illinois Supreme Court decision may affect your case. The issue at hand is whether LaSalle County state attorney Brian Towne overstepped his authority when he conceived the…
State legislation signed into law this month will loosen restrictions on what parolees can do after their release. Previously, people released from prison on parole were not allowed to attend events where other ex-offenders might be present. Unfortunately, this meant that many ex-offenders were unable…
The State of Illinois takes a tough stance on drinking and driving, and with good reason. In 2014, 281 people in Illinois lost their lives in crashes that occurred because someone was drinking and driving. Around 30% of all fatal crashes involve alcohol, so the…
People shy away from hiring attorneys for many reasons. Sometimes people worry about the expense while others fear an attorney might escalate the situation, making it more contentious than it needs to be. More than a few people feel they can handle the situation themselves….
Do you know your rights if you are pulled over by the police? If you do, you’re one of a few. Many people aren’t sure of how they should behave when the police pull them over. What instructions are they required to follow and what…
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