No matter the socio-economic status or background, domestic violence can become a destructive force inside your home. Domestic violence occurs between spouses, family members and even in dating scenarios. When it arises, the victim typically feels powerless and...

When most people think about domestic violence, they automatically envision a male abuser and a female victim. However, men in Illinois and elsewhere are also experiencing domestic violence at the hands of female abusers. Men are often too embarrassed to seek medical...

Illinois residents and others who are in abusive relationships are encouraged to leave their partners if it is possible to do so. However, for many, the mere mention of a divorce or separation could put their lives in jeopardy. Generally speaking, victims of domestic...

Most Illinois residents interact with other people on a daily basis. While most of those interactions may be brief and uneventful, some may not go as planned. In fact, you may have found yourself in an unexpected altercation with another person that you were unsure...

You may remember your first credit card. Perhaps you applied for one on a whim when you were in college, and you were thrilled to receive a shiny new card in the mail with a credit limit that begged you to spend. You may have wondered why a credit card company so...

If you have followed the news related to drunk driving laws, you realize that the laws change often. Safety advocates may push for stronger laws with stricter sentences, but civil rights groups push back in defense of the rights of the accused. One important issue is...

If police pull you over under suspicion of impaired driving, they may ask you to take a roadside breath test. While the law does not require you to submit to such a test until after police arrest you, you may agree to take the test and blow into the portable device....

Having a substance abuse problem is a slippery slope. You may find yourself unable to carry out obligations because you are too busy thinking about your next fix, using or trying to obtain more of the substance. As a result, many aspects of your life can be ruined due...

You may be a very social type of person who loves to get together with friends to hang out, have a few drinks and enjoy your free time. On the other hand, perhaps you wouldn't classify yourself as the life of the party, but you're not opposed to having a glass of wine...

In Illinois, if you are in physical control of a motor vehicle, the laws of implied consent legally bind you. This means that, when you obtained your license to drive in this state, you agreed to take a Breathalyzer, urine or blood test if a police officer arrests you...