The Polinske & Associates Edwardsville Legal Blog
Our law firm's blog is our way to reach out to our clients directly with recent news, information and tips that relate to our practice areas.
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2016 changes in Temporary MaintenanceTemporary Maintenance under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act
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The January 1, 2016 law that allowed DUI drivers to avoid the "hard time" suspension period has serious practical application flaws. Read this to best prepare yourself in such a case.the new law that went into effect January 1, 2016 regarding the SSS has practical application concerns
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Illinois DUI Law Change - Now a DUI Client can Continue to Drive the Entire Suspension Periodbeginning 1/1/16 Illinois has enacted a law which effectively allows a dui suspect to maintain the ability to drive during the entire suspension
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How to Best Prepare Your Defense to Cannabis Trafficking Chargescannabis or marijuana trafficking in Illinois Madison County Edwardsville
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Are Tow Redemption Fees Unconstitutional?tow redemption fees are charged routinely by police departments in Illinois following a DUI arrest
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Methamphetamine Trafficking cases routinely involve Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure issues that Require a Motion to Suppressmethamphetamine is making a comeback. We are referred to as the best methamphetamine attorney or lawyer in Madison County, Illinois
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How can a Medical Marijuana Card Holder be Prosecuted for DUI?medical marijuana card holders now have certain protections and responsibilities under Illinois DUI laws.
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If the officer who writes you a citation files it after the allotted 48 hours with the circuit clerk you may move to have the case dismissed.tickets issued and not filed within 48 hours can now be dismissed
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Traffic stops sometimes evolve into money laundering charges. What is the best way to defend clients from these charges?persons charged with money laundering typically begin with a traffic stop on Interstate 70 or 55. They oftentimes involve unconstitutional stops by the police
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Bonds are Typically Set Very High on Trafficking Casescannabis marijuana meth methamphetamine xanax ecstasy pot pills hydrocodone oxycontin are all substances that can carry high bond amounts. We reduce bonds
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Methamphetamine charges are oftentimes overcharged. We know the best manner to resolve such charges. Our clients benefit from this experience and routinely avoid jail time for these offenses.methamphetamine charges we are the best attorneys criminal defense madison county illinois
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Darren Wilson's criminal investigation heads to grand juryFerguson MO Michael Brown shooting Darren Wilson grand jury proceedings
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As of January 1, 2014 a child sex abuse victim has 20 years after reaching the age 18 to file civil lawsuit against their abusers.child sex victim civil suit abusers we are the best at getting results from these cases
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Anatomy of a Criminal Casecriminal cases are confusing to those not previously involved in one
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Forfeiture of both real and personal property is commonly connected to felony prosecutionsforfeiture of personal property is very common in Illinois. If a person commits any felony offense their property can be forfeited
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Why is the National Media Covering the Ferguson Police Shooting Case?recently there has been a shooting of an individual who was allegedly unarmed. The Ferguson, MO police officer shot him when he may have had his hands up
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Hundreds of pending felony charges may be affected by the recently admitted lost evidence. The evidence was held by the Alton Police Departmentdrug and gun evidence was lost recently by the Alton Police Department
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When police use force against a person that may be excessive the opportunity for a civil lawsuit may existwhere police use excessive force that causes severe or permanent injuries or death a civil lawsuit against them may be appropriate
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Underage Drinking In Illinois - Goodbye Driver's LicenseIf you are charged with underage drinking in Illinois and must plead guilty you face a driver's license suspension.
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A Group of People Wrongfully Convicted and Imprisoned Settled their Civil Rights Claims for $40,000,000recently a group of people wrongfully convicted settled their civil rights lawsuits against the City of New York for forty million dollars