It is unfair to face a DUI charge when you weren’t driving dangerously or showed no real signs of intoxication. In your case, you may have been driving home when you blew a tire or a light went out, leading to an officer stopping or approaching you. If they decide to...
Mortgage fraud is a somewhat common but not well understood form of financial misconduct. A lack of information about what constitutes mortgage fraud could put some people at risk of mortgage fraud accusations. You might think, as a homeowner, that your behavior when...
When federal investigators or local police officers show up at your home, you may not want to let them inside. If you don't voluntarily authorize a search, they may come back with a warrant signed by a judge. A search warrant gives police officers the legal right to...
When the police arrest you or decide to question you after your arrest, they will likely inform you of your Miranda Rights. Those rights include the right to remain silent and the right to legal representation. Too many people ignore their right to remain silent and...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges affect thousands of people every year in Illinois. You could find yourself charged with a DUI after an individual traffic stop or after some kind of crash involving your vehicle. Even if all you do is clip a mailbox and no one...
When you work in sales, training or an executive position, your role will often involve representing the company in non-professional environments. You might meet with clients at a restaurant or travel across the country to negotiate with a supplier. With those...
According to Steve Bernas, President and CEO of Chicago’s Better Business Bureau, identity theft is the fastest growing white collar crime. Recently, there’s been a huge spike in identity theft instances due to Covid-19. People are stealing personal information in an...
Child access prevention laws protect minors from getting a hold of guns. These laws serve many purposes, but their primarily purpose is protecting young people from self-harming. One University of Indianapolis study found that having a firearm in the home increased...
Trespassing in Illinois means more than simply walking through private property without an invitation. In fact, a person can be charged with trespassing if they enter a residence, a vehicle, an airport, state supported land, and more. Oddly enough, this past month...
In Illinois, vehicle impoundment can happen for a wide variety of reasons. The vehicle owner does not need to be present in some cases, but can still be held accountable. No matter the reason, retrieving your car from the impound lot is expensive and time-consuming....