Being charged with a DUI is a stressful event. This is especially true if you are based in Illinois, where DUI charges and the associated penalties are severe. It may leave you pondering an important question: Should you...
The charge of criminal trespass is taken seriously in Illinois, with punishments that could include fines and even imprisonment. There are many types of criminal trespass which are usually charged as misdemeanors, but th...
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 convic...
A divorce is often an agonizing, emotional, and heartbreaking time, even in marriages where both parties agree it should come to an end. This type of divorce, referred to as an “uncontested divorce,” can still be qui...
If there’s a family emergency and you fear for your child’s health and safety while they’re with the other parent, you should know how to file for an emergency custody order in Illinois. If a judge signs it, it tem...
If you’ve served your time and feel a need to own a firearm, you may wonder, can a convicted felon own a gun legally in Illinois? With rare exceptions, probably not, even if the conviction is in another state or federa...
The trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd created worldwide attention to how and why police officers killed a criminal suspect. Chauvin was convicted earlier this year. Three other officers were charged a...
Receiving sufficient child support is vital to the best interests of the child, so the courts are sympathetic to parents who are having problems receiving what is owed to them. If you want to know how long you can sue fo...
Being accused of domestic violence is a serious situation. In Illinois, if convicted, you may face a criminal case in court and can be charged with either a misdemeanor or a felony. Punishments include monetary fines and...
In a divorce or child custody proceeding, the Court determines what legal rights a non-custodial parent will have. Although deciding child custody can be extremely difficult for parents, Illinois law has specific guideli...