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What to do if You’ve Been Wrongfully Arrested

We’ve all heard horror stories about innocent people serving years and years in prison for crimes they didn’t commit. A fortunate few are eventually exonerated and released, but many innocent people remain in prisons all across the United States for crimes they did not commit. If this has happened to you or a loved one, please contact one of our criminal defense attorneys in Cook County, Illinois today to set up a free consultation to discuss your case. Unfortunately, innocent...

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Getting Your License Back After a DUI

If you find yourself charged with a DUI, you should always consult a lawyer to help you get the best outcome possible, such as Giannola Legal LLC’s knowledgeable Will County, and the surrounding counties, criminal defense attorneys IL.. But, what if you’ve already been convicted of a DUI and your driver’s license has been taken away? The process for getting your license back will depend on your particular situation. Was Your License Suspended or Revoked? Depending on the specific offense(s)...

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What are Miranda Rights?

We've all heard about Miranda rights from TV shows like Law and Order. But what are Miranda rights really? And what happens when the police don't read you your Miranda rights? Miranda Rights Explained Under the Constitution, you're protected against forced self-incrimination. That means the police can't make you give them evidence that you committed a crime. In order to help protect that right, the Supreme Court has ruled that the police have to give you Miranda warnings advising you...

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Child Support in Military Families

Figuring out child support is never an easy process, but military families face a special set of challenges and considerations. According to federal regulation, all U.S. service members are required to financially support their children. Contact Giannola Legal LLC to speak with our family law lawyers in Cook County, Illinois, and the surrounding counties. Calculating Child Support Obligations Even in military families, each parent’s child support obligation is calculated using state laws. Child support laws vary from state to state,...

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Expunging Marijuana Arrests & Convictions in Illinois

Illinois’ new law related to legalization of marijuana use doesn’t just legalize recreational marijuana use – it also allows some marijuana arrests and convictions to be expunged from your criminal record. For specific questions on your prior arrests and convictions, contact Giannola Legal LLC to discuss your case with one of our trusted and experienced criminal defense lawyers in DuPage County, Illinois. What is Expungement When a criminal conviction is expunged, it means that the conviction is removed from your...

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Legalization of Marijuana in Illinois

As of January 1, 2020, recreational marijuana use is legal in Illinois. While this is a significant change in policy, the new law does not completely decriminalize marijuana. It’s important to be aware of what is now legal and what is still illegal under Illinois’ new law. As always, it is important to consult an experienced family law attorney like the family law attorney at Giannola Legal LLC. So…What is Actually Legal? Under the new law, Illinois residents who are...

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