3D printing introduced an exciting new world for inventors and other entrepreneurs. These incredible machines put fabrication into the hands of people who only dreamed of creating new gadgets. However, along with the good also came the bad. In addition to useful...
When news of a violent encounter or homicide breaks in Illinois, many meet claims of self-defense coming from the accused with a good deal of skepticism. This comes from an assumption that for an altercation to escalate to the point of one of the parties dying, all...
Getting a commercial driver's license (CDL) can be a great way to support yourself. Truck driving can satisfy your need for adventure while you pay your bills if you do not mind driving and living your life on the road. Drunk driving charges can be devastating if you...
When you hear about someone who intentionally hurt someone else, you often hear two terms: assault and battery. In some cases, the terms are used together so often that it can be challenging to know the difference between them. Unfortunately, it may not be clear in...
Drunk driving charges can be frustrating. Even if you are not convicted, the process can be complex and leave you wondering how long it will take to resolve the charges against you. If you face conviction, the process can go from irritating to devastating. In some...
Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois in 2020. Since the first dispensaries opened a few months before the pandemic hit, more and more people have become regular cannabis users. The plant has numerous beneficial effects, from reduced anxiety and pain...
Many people are unaware of the severe and far-reaching consequences that can accompany a DUI conviction. Jail time and loss of your driving privileges are potential penalties. Additionally, if you're a hunter, you could lose your ability to own and carry a firearm. If...
A conviction for domestic violence can have a ripple effect on your life in numerous ways. It can impact your freedom, resulting in jail time or probation. It can cost you your right to own or carry a firearm. It can lead to hefty fines and legal fees. And it can have...
Leaving the scene of an accident – also called a hit-and-run – can be a felony offense in Illinois. It's far more serious than a mere traffic ticket. If convicted, you could be looking at jail time, steep fines and loss of your driver's license – not to mention a...
Drug offenses can be extremely complicated and confusing. To begin with, there are two separate legal frameworks for drug crimes: state-level charges and federal offenses. Federal charges generally involve trafficking and come with mandatory minimum prison sentences....