Title: Could your child face charges for cyberbullying? Parenting has always been difficult, but technology complicates matters even more. If your son or daughter has a smartphone, tablet, gaming system, computer or any other connected device, he or she may be able to...

Manufacturing drugs in Illinois can result in harsh penalties and collateral consequences. So, pleading guilty may not be a defendant's best option, even if there seems to be enough evidence for a conviction.  A person facing charges should know these facts about...

The first time you face criminal charges can be a harrowing experience. Not only do you have to go through the arrest process and bonding out of jail, but you also have to figure out how to defend yourself against the charges. You will need an attorney as it is a...

Like many states, Illinois has a point system for driving violations. Motorists who receive points risk sanctions such as license suspension. Review the point system used by the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles to understand what type of offenses will add points...

Illinois’s extremely broad felony murder law mandates your prosecution for first-degree murder if someone dies while you and/or an accomplice are in the process of committing a forcible felony or as a direct result of that forcible felony. If convicted, you will serve...

Your criminal record is something that can haunt you even decades after you have a conviction. The state provides you a way to seal your records so that you can move forward without the stigma of having conviction. According to the State Appellate Defender, you may be...

Sunny days and warm nights are perfect for camping, picnics and other types of get-togethers in Illinois. Alcohol is often present at these gatherings. If you get behind the wheel after having one too many, you could face DUI charges if law enforcement arrests you for...

Ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance because it has some medically accepted uses but also has some potential for abuse and dependence, particularly psychological dependence. You may receive ketamine from a doctor if he or she needs to anesthetize you for...

You have probably heard people in Oswego cite self-defense as a reason why they acted violently towards another. While such claims may often be met with skepticism, it should be recognized that there may indeed be situations where you feel threatened and the...

Drivers in Illinois who have been on the roads for a while understand exactly how dangerous even a simple trip can be. Unfortunately, younger drivers are not as experienced and may not have the skills necessary to handle the scope of the dangers they run into. Take a...