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Traffic Violation
September 2nd, 2019

Your Guide to Chicago School Zone Speeding Tickets

In most cases, a speeding ticket is essentially a costly nuisance — and a reminder to slow down. If, however, you receive a school zone speeding ticket, you could be facing significantly harsher consequences, including a criminal conviction and an exorbitant fine. To ensure that you understand the potential ramifications of the ticket you were...

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Criminal Defense
August 26th, 2019

Is CBD Oil Legal in Illinois in 2019?

What a difference a generation or two can make! During the tumultuous decade of the 1960s, teenagers and young adults smoked marijuana as part of a larger counter-culture explosion across the nation. Then came the “War on Drugs” that started in the 1970s, and it was still going strong at the end of the century....

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Criminal Defense
August 19th, 2019

Illinois Criminal Sexual Abuse Laws Facts and Statistics

The mere accusation of sexual assault can be devastating to your career, your family, and your future – and that’s before the accusation ever makes it in front of a jury. It is for this reason that you need an experienced attorney by your side. It is also crucial that you have a clear understanding...

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Criminal Defense
August 12th, 2019

Chicago Wiretap Laws and Your Rights

It seems as though every crime drama on television or the big screen includes at least one law enforcement agency tapping the bad guy’s phone. Understandably, that may lead you to believe that wiretaps and cell phone tapping are commonplace during a criminal investigation. The truth, however, is that tapping a suspect’s phone is not...

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Criminal Defense
August 5th, 2019

Can Police Enter Your Home Without a Warrant?

Imagine there is a knock on your door. When you open the door, you realize it is the police. The officer tells you they want to search your home; however, the officer does not offer to show you a warrant. Can police enter your house without a warrant? What should you do in that situation?...

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Traffic Violation
July 29th, 2019

What Happens If You Get Multiple Speeding Tickets?

If you drive often or long enough, the odds that you will eventually get a speeding ticket are high. Most of the time, a speeding ticket is just an expensive reminder to slow down and pay attention to the posted speed limit. If you are issued multiple speeding tickets in a relatively short period, however,...

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Criminal Defense
July 22nd, 2019

Do You Need an Attorney to Be Questioned by Chicago PD?

For the average person, interactions with the police are often a bit frightening – particularly if it appears that you are a suspect in an investigation. If you find yourself in a situation where the police call you in for questioning, should you ask for a lawyer before agreeing to talk to them? Doesn’t that...

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Traffic Violation
July 15th, 2019

New Illinois Texting and Driving Enforcement Laws Have Arrived

The State of Illinois has had a texting while driving law on the books since 2010; however, the penalties were not serious and the prohibition against texting while driving was not widely enforced. That changed on July 1, 2019, when a new law took effect for Illinois drivers. To make sure you stay informed, an...

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Criminal Defense
July 8th, 2019

What Is the Penalty for Forgery in Illinois?

Forgery is one of those crimes that has been around for centuries. For as long as we have been relying on written documents, people have been creating forgeries of those documents. With the advent of the internet, forgeries have become more common and more sophisticated. In response, recent changes to Illinois law make it easier...

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Written by Mitchell S. Sexner Last Updated : July 2, 2020