Driving under the influence of prescription medications can be as deadly for drivers as driving under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. Consequently, even if the doctor prescribed your medication, both prescript...
One of the hardest adjustments for children after divorce is learning to live with one parent instead of both parents at the same time. Children are resilient, but they also feel these changes deeply, and Illinois parent...
What do you do about custody and visitation when one divorced parent wants to relocate to another state? If the move involves a long distance, it can create major disruptions in the child’s life and the ability to spen...
The Main Difference Between First- and Second-Degree Murder Is the State of Mind of the Murderer at the Time of the Killing The line between first- and second-degree murder may not always be clear, but any murder convict...
Emotions run high when it comes to matters of parental responsibilities. In Illinois, where the child’s welfare takes precedence, navigating the intricacies of challenging one’s assigned parental responsibilities...
Illinois, like many states, has strict laws regulating the possession, use, and carrying of firearms. Understanding the most frequent gun charges is essential for residents and visitors alike to ensure compliance with th...
Do people with mental illnesses belong in jail? While the crimes they are accused of are often petty ones, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 2 million people with mental illness are booked int...
If some time has passed since you finished serving your sentence, you may wonder, “How can I get my criminal record sealed in Illinois?” A criminal record is created upon arrest. It doesn’t go away if you are r...
Family life is woven with moments of joy, love, and shared experiences. However, when the threads of a family unit unravel, navigating the legal landscape surrounding parental responsibilities and child visitation can fe...
Our protection against unlawful arrests and unreasonable searches and seizures is one of the things that makes America great. It is a fundamental right that the founders wanted to safeguard after their experiences with t...
