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Having a restraining order filed against you can be frightening. You may wonder what consequences it may have on your job or the place that you live. If you feel…

If you have been charged or accused of domestic violence, you might feel like you have no ability to fight back. These charges can be hard to navigate simply because…

If you have recently been arrested for drug possession, you could be wondering which steps you should take now. Drug charges can be scary and can leave you wondering about…

A DUI charge in Illinois comes with penalties that can severely affect anyone’s life. However, a misdemeanor DUI charge can turn into a felony charge for several reasons. Once the charge becomes a felony, the penalties become harsher. Here is a look at how a misdemeanor DUI charge can become a felony charge in Illinois.

1. Repeat Convictions

Illinois gives you two chances when it comes to typical DUI charges. The first and second convictions are Class A misdemeanors. Even as misdemeanors, these convictions can upset your routine and your life. Between the two convictions, those penalties can include:

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With so many drivers on the road, car accidents are an unfortunate reality. If you're ever involved in a car accident, the hope is that it's minor and barely disrupts…

Has your neighbor put in a new fence that seems closer to your home than the old one? Or does he or she have a tree whose roots and branches…