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Living with injuries or illnesses can significantly impact your life. Thankfully, there are often medications that can support you in your daily life. You may already be familiar with the limitations you have from your medications, like being unable to drive for a...
In general, the goal of police officers is to support the community and maintain public safety. As children, we learn to assume certain qualities of police officers, like honesty. TV and movies show the extreme sides of what we know about police officers, often...
A heated situation often feels like it can escalate quickly. What starts as a conversation can turn into a complicated problem that you did not intend. Facing charges for assault and battery can be complex and confusing. While you may understand the terms,...
For some, a fascination with fighting may come from watching professional wrestling or TV shows that feature fighting. Others might have their first exposure to fighting as an unexpected participant and learn more about it. Fighting is often associated with anger or...
As the weather warms up during the summer and the sun starts to brighten, many Illinois residents are ready to spend their evenings and weekends outdoors. While they may not be able to spend their entire summer free from everyday obligations, a certain liberty comes...
Dealing with the consequences of a drunk driving charge or conviction can be frustrating. It can be incredibly challenging when the court orders you to have an ignition interlock device (BAIID) installed on your vehicle. You may also need a BAIID if you receive a...
In a time when people are interested in crime dramas and other law-themed fiction, it can be difficult to understand terms like assault and when they apply. Often, TV and movies have such a close base, in reality, it can be hard to know where one ends, and the other...
While you may question your level of resulting impairment from a night out, drinking and driving rules are no longer a surprise for most drivers. You may have a clear understanding of the potentially tragic consequences of drinking before driving your vehicle. Still,...
If you have been charged with a criminal offense or even just accused of committing a crime, you may be wondering if you need an attorney. The answer (to cut to the chase) is yes, but the reasons may be even more compelling than you first suspected. The consequences...
Facing criminal charges can be a scary situation. Even if you are confident that you have a strong case, knowing the potential consequences can be terrifying. After an arrest, you may be aware that you could lose your job or face serious penalties. While you await...