Illinois takes drug-related crimes very seriously. However, like states all across the country, it also continues to have an alarming number of drug overdose deaths – many due to opioids. A number of these deaths could be prevented if people got medical care in time....
If someone asked you what fraud meant, you would probably be able to come up with a general definition – for example, obtaining money by deceit. Yet, if you find yourself on the end of fraud charges, you need a much more precise legal definition to understand exactly...
Everyone knows that drunk driving is illegal. Yet many drink and drive, believing they are not breaking the law. They think they are OK because they only had one or two drinks. Or because they paced their consumption and accompanied it with food. If the police stop...
A tenant who pays their rent in time, uses the property responsibly, is at peace with their neighbors and renews their tenancy contract when it is due – these are definitely the qualities every landlord hopes for in a tenant. Unfortunately, not all tenants come with...
Following are two misplaced assumptions concerning the white collar criminal realm. First, there is this widespread belief: The penalties applied to defendants charged with white collar crimes are lax when compared with sentencing outcomes imposed on individuals...
Moving into a new property is an exciting time. You may have been anticipating the move for many months and can’t wait to start making the place your own. Generally, neighbors tend to be welcoming to new arrivals, or at least not hostile. You may go on to say “hi” to...
You have protection against unreasonable police searches under the Bill of Rights and important high court rulings. However, your opinion is not what determines whether a search is reasonable or not. A combination of existing law and court precedent establishes when a...
Buyers take some risks when they make an offer on a property. They need their offer to be attractive, so they may offer the maximum amount that can possibly finance. When they make the offer, they authorize their real estate agent to promise earnest money to the...
Bankruptcy can be a daunting prospect. Yet, like any new thing, once you break it down into manageable segments, you will realize it is not as difficult to understand as you first thought. Chapter 7 is one of the two bankruptcy options you have as a person rather than...
As the name suggests, law enforcement officers are trained to enforce the law. If the police have reasonable suspicion that you are driving under influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol, they may pull you over and investigate. An investigation may lead to an arrest. But,...
