You like to go out to the bar with your friends, or maybe you like to have a glass of wine with dinner. You know that there are going to be times when you've consumed alcohol and you're going to drive home. What you don't want to do is get charged with drunk driving....
Month: June 2022
A new update to sexual assault laws in Illinois: What to know
Anyone who’s embarking on a sexual encounter with another person has to ensure that the person is consenting to the intimate contact. It’s possible that you could face criminal charges for sexual assault or rape if they didn’t consent to the activities. What does it...
Can bankruptcy get you out of a bad home purchase?
If you purchased a home and its value has fallen significantly, you may struggle with understanding how to get out of the debt. If you keep paying on the mortgage, you’re throwing money away, because your home isn’t worth as much as the loan. Paying on your home might...
Is downloading an image considered theft?
At any time, you can right-click on a picture online, scroll down to “save image” and have that image backed up on your computer forever. People do this daily and excessively. The images you find on blogs, news and social media may not even be the original. Every...
Driving while using some prescription drugs may still be illegal
Every driver knows that it's illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol. Likewise, it's illegal to drive under the influence of drugs like marijuana or methamphetamine. This doesn't mean that it never happens, of course, but simply that people are aware that it...
What happens if the seller won’t leave after you get your keys?
It can be weeks, sometimes well over a month, between when the seller of a piece of real estate accepts your offer and when you get the keys to the property. You may look forward to your possession date for weeks, only to discover a major hurdle between you and your...