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What the law says. You may be shocked to know that the law in Illinois actually punishes intoxicated individuals who decide to sleep in their cars after consuming alcohol over the legal limit. That is, when someone has a couple … Continue reading →

The penalties for a DUI conviction are the same all across Illinois, and they become significantly more severe with each one. Regardless of the circumstances of your DUI arrest, from Waukegan to Berwyn, a DUI lawyer can help you understand … Continue reading →

When an Illinois driver is arrested for a DUI, the arresting officer will prepare a “Law Enforcement Sworn Report,” and the offender is given a copy of a document entitled “Notice of Summary Suspension.” This document gives the offender notice … Continue reading →

If you have debtors who have fallen behind on payment, it is time to consider hiring a debt collection attorney. If you’re a bank or large institution, it’s paramount for you to recover any debt. Below are some benefits of … Continue reading →

Receiving a charge for driving under the influence can be troublesome. Depending on your personal history and the state you live in, getting charged with driving under the influence can lead to license suspension, fines, and even incarceration. No matter … Continue reading →

Illinois allows the use of both a deed of trust and a mortgage. Illinois is a lien-theory state. Mortgages are considered to be liens against the property and the vast majority of the liens in Illinois are mortgages. When a … Continue reading →

When an accident or injury occurs to a visitor or tenant living on another person’s property, the owner of the property may be legally responsible if it can be proved that their negligence or recklessness led to the injury. If … Continue reading →

As consumers, we use hundreds of products in our daily lives, ranging anywhere from household appliances, cosmetics, headache medicines, gardening tools, and countless more. Yet we never expect that by simply using a product, we could suffer injury, death, or … Continue reading →

If you are starting a business in Illinois, your company name and logo may be your most valuable asset. For example, think of “Nike” and its “swoosh,” or “McDonald’s” “golden arches.” Consider registering for a trademark so that your Illinois … Continue reading →

A debt collector is any person other than the creditor who regularly collects or attempts to collect debts that are owed to others and that resulted from consumer transactions. A collector can contact you in person, by mail, telephone, telegram … Continue reading →