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DUI Penalties Increase for Underage and Repeat Offenders
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Driver’s License Reinstatement After Suspension
DUI Evaluations and Risk Assessments
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Domestic Battery Charges in Illinois
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Driving Under the Influence in Illinois
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The Basics of Illinois Firearm Laws
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Marijuana Decriminalization Goes Back to Governor
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Your Rights Before and After Your Arrest
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Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Passes Senate
DUI and Implied Consent in Illinois
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Bail under Illinois Law
How the Jury Selection Process Works
Drone Searches and Illinois Law
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Curfews and Protesters’ Rights in Illinois
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Illinois Certificates of Good Conduct
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