What is a Record Expungement? When you petition to have your criminal record expunged, you are asking the court to physically destroy your record or to return the record to you, and to remove your name from any official index…
Illinois’ concealed-carry law, which took effect in 2014, is among the strictest in the nation. In-state applicants have to take a 16-hour course (eight hours for honorably discharged veterans), and pay a $150 fee to the Illinois State Police. The law…
Legislation allowing families to install cameras in nursing home rooms was signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner on August 21, 2015. The law, which will take effect in January, includes specifications for video, audio and still cameras in nursing home…
Beginning January 1, 2014, Illinois drivers may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using a hand-held cell phone. Drivers may, however, continue to use their cell phones in hands-free or voice-activated mode, which may include a headset.…
Driving while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics is a serious offense which can result in the suspension of your driver’s license, revocation of your driver’s license, monetary fines and even jail time.