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Heed the Stricter Illinois DUI Laws This Holiday!

Heed the Stricter Illinois DUI Laws This Holiday! By Martin LaScola As the holiday season is upon us and drinking and making merry become more frequent, be aware that Illinois is known for its strict DUI laws. This year they became even more stringent with the passing of several new laws that are downright sobering!

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Moving Violations

Moving Violations That Can Land You in Jail

 Moving Violations That Can Land You in Jail By Martin Lascola  We’ve all heard of getting traffic tickets when you’re accused of violating the rules on the road, but are there moving violations that can land you in jail? It can happen in Illinois, especially when it comes to repeat violations. Whether you’re 18 or

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New Illinois Criminal Laws

New Illinois Criminal Laws

New Illinois Criminal Laws By Martin LaScola  As the new year rolled in, so did enactment of many new Illinois criminal laws. In general, we can see trends towards more confidential recordkeeping, heavier penalties for haters, and consideration for our prisons. Here’s some highlights of the new Illinois criminal laws that we are most likely

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Fourth of July Weekend – A Deadly Weekend for DUIs

FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND – A DEADLY WEEKEND FOR DUIs  By Martin LaScola Though many people don’t realize it, we are in one of the most dangerous times on the road when it comes to DUIs— the Fourth of July holiday!  It’s true that Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s see their share of drunk drivers,

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New 2017 Illinois Laws

Surprising New 2017 Illinois Laws

Surprising New 2017 Illinois Laws The new year brought many new 2017 Illinois laws into effect for renters, motorists, practitioners and those with criminal records. Here’s a wrap up of some of them. New 2017 Illinois Laws  For Renters and Motorists   Senate Bill 1120 applies to those who rent property or equipment more than

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Shoplifting Charges: A Parents Guide

SHOPLIFTING CHARGES: A PARENT’S GUIDE By Martin LaScola When a teen takes or attempts to remove items from a store without paying and is caught, they may face shoplifting charges, which are referred to as “retail theft” offenses in the various circuit courts throughout Illinois.  Teens recklessly engage in this behavior when someone dares them,

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Juvenile Crime

Busting the Myths of Juvenile Crime

Busting the Myths of Juvenile Crime By Martin LaScola Summertime is the time when our children and young adults have a little more time on their hands and as the saying goes, idle hands are the devil’s playground, which can translate to juvenile arrest. Young people can accidentally find themselves on the wrong side of

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Senate Bill 627 Changes Illinois DUI Laws

The latest Illinois DUI law, Senate Bill 627, was signed into law last May and took effect on January 1. This law eliminates “hard time” mandatory license suspensions for drunk drivers, and instead allows them to immediately apply for and drive with a BAIID (breathing ignition interlock device) installed on their vehicle. The BAIID prevents

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