Defending Your Rights, Protecting Your Future
You never know where speed traps may be lurking. Thanks to apps like Apple Maps, Google Maps and Waze, users can now report speed traps to spare others the fate of getting pulled over and ticketed. However, you might not always be using navigation while driving. And...
Formal enactment of The National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 was on July 17, 1984. The new law forced states to comply or find their annual federal highway funding reduced by 10 percent at first before changes reduced that amount to eight percent in 2012....
There is never a good time to receive a traffic ticket. Even if you can afford the fine, tickets tend to be unpredictable and frustrating. While you may have the notice to renew your vehicle’s registration stickers, it can be challenging to make time to make the...
The ways police handle their duties have come under more scrutiny over the last few years. Recent deaths and questionable practices have led to politicians and officers creating new policies to keep more people safer. Earlier this year, in response to a couple of last...
Whether there was an argument that got out of hand or a misunderstood situation, domestic violence charges can leave you feeling vulnerable. You may have a lot on the line in a case where it feels like your word against theirs. Part of what makes domestic violence...
Flashing lights are the last thing you want to see in your rearview mirror. There is a brief moment after you pull over when you hope the officer will not follow you to the side of the road, followed by a distinct sinking feeling when you see you are getting pulled...
Whether you are going out to celebrate or cope with your latest exam, it can be challenging to keep track of how many drinks you can have while staying under the legal limit. It can be incredibly challenging since everyone metabolizes alcohol differently. You may have...
What to do with people convicted of crimes has been hotly debated among lawmakers and citizens alike. There seem to be perpetual disagreements on the goals for people sent to prison and, more objectively, how much time is “enough.” The Cook County State’s Attorney,...
There are many reasons you may be considering getting a permit to carry a firearm. For some, it is about protecting yourself; for others, it is simply about exercising a constitutional right. Now that Illinois has joined the increasing number of states that have...
The police may expect you to be honest with them, but this does not work both ways. No matter how honest they appear to be, always remember that they are allowed to lie to you. Why would they do so? The most common reason is that they're trying to get a confession....