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Out with the old and in with the new as the beginning of a new year brings a lengthy list of new laws going into effect in Illinois. More than 200 bills that were sponsored by either the House or the state Senate were approved by the Illinois General Assembly in 2015 and were slated to go into effect promptly at the beginning of the new year. Effective January 1, 2016, the new laws address a variety of issues, ranging...

Many of us enjoy going to our favorite restaurant and having a glass of wine with dinner or having a couple of cocktails at a local bar or club on the weekend with friends. While social drinking is a perfectly acceptable activity in our society, getting behind the wheel after having a few drinks is not. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) carries stiff penalties and fines and may result in the loss of your driver’s license....

Steps in a Criminal Court Case Being arrested for a criminal charge is a serious matter. A conviction for either a misdemeanor or felony criminal charge will remain on your record and can ruin your reputation, preventing you from getting jobs or participating in various activities. It can even affect your ability to obtain a student loan or mortgage. From the moment you are arrested or charged, you need a skilled attorney aggressively defending your rights and managing your case....

What to Expect In Criminal Court If you are facing criminal charges, you’re likely anxious about going to court and defending yourself against the charges. In addition to the damage to your reputation, criminal charges stay on your record, and can prevent you from getting jobs or promotions, as well as from getting different types of loans. Your future is on the line, and the results of court proceedings can mean the difference between freedom and jail time. The best...