Driving in Illinois comes with responsibilities beyond just holding a valid driver’s license. Your vehicle also needs valid registration. If the state suspends your registration, you cannot legally drive that car until you fix the problem. What it means to have a...
Month: October 2019
¿Por qué los latinos sufren más accidentes de carros y cómo protegerse?
En todo Estados Unidos, los latinos enfrentan un riesgo mayor de sufrir accidentes de carro fatales en comparación con otros grupos. Aunque los latinos constituyen aproximadamente el 18.5% de la población, las estadísticas gubernamentales revelan que su representación...
Can you get a DUI without actually driving?
If you haven’t been behind the wheel, you might think you’re safe from DUI charges. Yet Illinois courts sometimes allow prosecution when someone was “in actual physical control” of a vehicle. This post explains how that legal principle applies—and why you should pay...
What is considered vandalism in Illinois?
Vandalism represents a serious offense under Illinois law. It involves the deliberate destruction, defacement, or damage of someone else's property. People often associate vandalism with graffiti or broken windows, but it includes a wide range of acts that harm...
¿Qué pasa si yo quiero el divorcio, pero mi pareja no?
Buscar un divorcio cuando su pareja no está de acuerdo puede convertirse en una situación delicada y emocionalmente desafiante. Sin embargo, es importante saber que hay pasos claros que usted puede seguir para manejar esta situación de manera eficaz y respetuosa. ¿Qué...
What actually happens if you drive without insurance in Illinois?
Illinois law requires every driver to carry auto insurance. Driving without it can lead to serious consequences. The state enforces these laws in an effort to protect drivers, passengers and pedestrians. Knowing what happens when you drive without insurance can help...
What happens if you get a DUI while on probation or parole?
Getting a DUI is always serious, but it becomes even more complicated if you’re already on probation or parole. Illinois has strict rules for people under court or state supervision, and breaking those rules often leads to stronger penalties. That single mistake can...
¿Pueden despedirme de mi trabajo por un DUI?
Conducir bajo la influencia (DUI) es una ofensa grave cuyas repercusiones pueden afectar la carrera profesional de los acusados. En este blog, exploraremos cómo un DUI puede impactar su vida laboral y qué medidas se pueden tomar para mitigar sus efectos. Faltas...
How long does a traffic violation stay on my record in Illinois?
Traffic violations can have lasting effects on your driving record and insurance rates in Illinois. Depending on the severity of the violation, it may stay on your record for several years. The duration of a traffic violation on your record In Illinois, the length of...
What does Illinois law say about street racing?
For some drivers, street racing is an act of thrill seeking. For others, it might just be a spur-of-the-moment decision. Either way, Illinois law treats it as a serious criminal offense. Participating in street racing can lead to harsh legal consequences....