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What can a person expect when they are arrested for a second DUI?

November 17, 2020 Legal Team
The State of Illinois takes DUIs seriously. If a person has been arrested for a DUI in Springfield or the surrounding area, they should understand that they will be facing serious consequences. The penalties for a second DUI are even more severe.When a driver gets behind the wheel of a car with a blood...
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That text message can wait if you are behind the wheel

November 3, 2020 Legal Team
A lot of attention has been given lately to texting and driving. Laws have been passed in Illinois making texting and driving a moving violation, with enhanced penalties for multiple infractions or if the texting motorist causes another person to suffer “great bodily harm, permanent disability or disfigurement.” Moreover, many public safety initiatives have...
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Trying to get your license back on your own may be a mistake

October 22, 2020 Legal Team
Was your driver’s license revoked for a DUI? You might think that all you have to do is pay the required fees to get your license back. However, the state of Illinois is not prepared to let you off the hook quite so easily.The state will have to determine whether reinstating your driving privileges...
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I’ve suffered a serious injury, what are my damages?

October 19, 2020 Legal Team
Suffering a serious personal injury can drastically affect a person’s quality of life; the mental and physical anguish can be, at times, almost unbearable. But the lasting effects of a personal injury may also go well beyond bodily harm — debt, time away from work or even job loss, and financial insecurity may also...
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