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...
Read MoreImagine 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?...
Read MoreIf 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,...
Read MoreFor 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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Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreForgery 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...
Read MoreNo matter your age, nor the type of music you listen to, there is probably a concert scheduled in Chicago this year that you would love to attend. When all goes well, an afternoon or evening spent at a concert or music festival creates happy memories you will treasure for years to come. Sometimes, however,...
Read MoreRecently, the City of Chicago joined a handful of other large cities when it launched a pilot electric scooter program. Scooter enthusiasts are thrilled while pedestrians and motorists have expressed some concern. Because these new additions to Chicago traffic are having an impact on everyone, a Chicago personal injury attorney explains the Illinois electric scooter...
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