The majority of states, including Illinois, require first-time DUI offenders to have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) installed on their vehicles. Illinois also requires a camera unit on the BAIID to capture the image of the driver as he/she performs the breath test. According to the Illinois Secretary…
The majority of states, including Illinois, require first-time DUI offenders to have a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) installed on their vehicles. Illinois also requires a camera unit on the BAIID to capture the image of the driver as he/she performs the breath test. According to the Illinois Secretary of…
Tenancy by the Entirety is a legal tool available to married couples that provides many important protections for their primary residence. For example, when one spouse passes away, the other spouse will inherit ownership of the entire property. Additionally—and importantly—a creditor of only one spouse may not foreclose on the
Tenancy by the Entirety is a legal tool available to married couples that provides many important protections for their primary residence. For example, when one spouse passes away, the other spouse will inherit ownership of the entire property. Additionally—and importantly—a creditor of only one spouse may not foreclose on the…
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) is a serious criminal offense in the state of Illinois and offenders are actively sought out by law enforcement authorities. In fact, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office indicates1 that there were 34,611 DUI arrests through the state in 2013. The laws regarding DUI in Illinois have
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) is a serious criminal offense in the state of Illinois and offenders are actively sought out by law enforcement authorities. In fact, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office indicates1 that there were 34,611 DUI arrests through the state in 2013. The laws regarding…
The Volkswagen scandal is moving at a rapid pace. VW has set aside 7.3 billion dollars for costs associated with the fallout from their clean diesel scandal. VW should have to pay claims to those affected by their misrepresentations. The Adam B. Lawler Law Firm is prepared to process and handle claims of the residents of southern Illinois
Every time you get into a motor vehicle, you run the risk of serious accidents and personal injuries. Because of the substantial dangers of car crashes, auto manufacturers have the legal duty to design, produce, and sell vehicles that are safe for use by drivers. If a manufacturer does not…
Following a car accident that was the fault of a negligent1 driver, many people choose to simply handle negotiations with the responsible party’s insurance company on their own. Injured victims may choose to do so because they do not believe they need an attorney, believe an attorney will be expensive,…
The best way to prevent being suspected or charged with a DUI is to never drink any alcohol or consume any drugs prior to driving. However, if you have consumed alcohol within 12 hours of driving, the following is an Illinois specific view of the different actions that can be…
If you or someone you know is interested in a pardon, more formally called a petition for executive clemency, here is some good news. In 2012, of the 507 petitions acted upon by Governor Pat Quinn, 176 were granted. (https://www2.illinois.gov/prb/Documents/prb12anlrpt.pdf) That means if your petition was acted on, you had…
Juvenile expungement is governed by 705 ILCS 405/5-915. The statute can be found here http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=070504050K5-915. Pursuant to this statute, all juvenile law enforcement and court records can be expunged unless it was an adjudication or finding of guilty for first degree murder or a sex offense that would be considered…