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When you're handed a traffic ticket, it can feel like your world is crashing down around you. The stress and worry that accompany this event are often overwhelming. But remember: you do have options, and one of those is to fight the traffic violation if you believe it was unjust or if there's a valid defense.

We’ve probably all heard of TV dramas where a jury returns a verdict of “not guilty by reason of insanity,” or the defendant enters a plea of “not guilty by reason of insanity.” According to the Bouvier Law Dictionary, entering such a plea is equivalent to “essentially admitting the defendant committed the act of the offense yet denying responsibility because the defendant lacked the capacity to act with criminal intent at the time.”

If you’ve been charged with a crime, you might be wondering whether you will go to jail. While every case is unique and every judge will work differently, having an attorney on your side can lead to the best outcome possible—and the good news is that there are some alternatives to jail time.

The war on drugs is everywhere, including here in Illinois. Police and prosecutors are taking a harder and harder stance on these types of crimes, oftentimes investigating for months, collecting evidence and building cases that can make a defendant feel trapped and with few options other than to accept a plea deal.

When it comes to driving under the influence (DUI) charges, the sooner you address the situation the better. That’s because police and judges in Illinois take drunk driving incredibly serious. They won’t just slap you on the wrist and send you on your way. You could be facing some serious charges that may only get worse the longer you wait to retain the services of a skilled defense lawyer.

Illinois real estate transactions have been on the upswing in late 2020 and the first few months of 2021. According to an October 2020 report from ABC 7 Chicago, home sales in the state were up 34% since October 2019 with a median price of $233,000.

The laws of each state make it possible to punish those who take a life, and like those laws, self-defense laws vary. Illinois does not have a Castle Doctrine statute that states that people may use reasonable force to defend themselves against an intruder.

When it comes to DUI charges, you need to focus on various legal topics if these allegations have surfaced, such as protecting your future and understanding the details of your case. Moreover, it is important for drivers to understand various issues related to DUI stops, such as understanding their rights if a law enforcement official pulls them over.

One of the main concerns many families have about probate is how long it can take. You may want your children to receive their inheritance as quickly as possible. The problem is that you cannot be sure how long a probate court needs to clear your estate.

At one time or another, virtually everyone has driven a few miles above the speed limit. If you are traveling too fast when you enter a speed trap, you are not likely to have much luck trying to talk yourself out of a speeding ticket.