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Blog Archive: 2017/10

  • Understanding State and Federal Racketeering Laws

     Posted on October 27, 2017 in Criminal Defense

  • Understanding the Ramifications of Refusing a Breathalyzer Test in Illinois

     Posted on October 23, 2017 in DUI/DWI

  • Strategies for Prevailing in Your DUI Case

     Posted on October 20, 2017 in DUI/DWI

  • Two New Devices in Battle Against Texting While Driving

     Posted on October 19, 2017 in Criminal Defense

  • Governor Signs New DUI Law

     Posted on October 16, 2017 in DUI/DWI

  • What Should I Ask When Interviewing a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

     Posted on October 13, 2017 in Criminal Defense

  • Domestic Violence and Protective Orders in Illinois: A General Overview

     Posted on October 09, 2017 in Domestic Violence

  • How to Handle Yourself During a Traffic Stop

     Posted on October 06, 2017 in Criminal Defense

  • How to Defend Against a Shoplifting Charge

     Posted on October 06, 2017 in Shoplifting

  • The Ins and Outs of Claiming Self Defense in Illinois

     Posted on October 02, 2017 in Criminal Defense

Recent Blog Posts

  • How Debt Can Be Divided in a Divorce in Illinois
  • Understanding and Recognizing Non-Physical Forms of Domestic Violence
  • Illinois Child Custody Laws in 2026
  • What You Need to Know About Protecting Retirement Accounts in Illinois Divorces
  • What Happens if Your Child's Other Parent Stops Paying Child Support in Illinois?

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