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Security Deposits

  When moving out of a rental home, tenants are extremely eager to see the return of their security deposit. Landlords are...

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Getting Divorced in Illinois: Marital & Non-Marital Property

Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful events a person can experience. Part of what makes it so stressful is the fact that both spouses generally want to keep as many assets as they possibly can. Who is entitled to what assets during a divorce in Illinois depends on whether the assets are marital or non-marital. This post will explain the difference between marital and non-marital property and help you understand how the courts treat each type...

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Firearm Ownership in Illinois

When people think of the United States Constitution, one of the first rights included in the Bill of Rights is our Second...

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Domestic Battery in Illinois

Domestic battery is a serious crime in Illinois. As we’ll discuss below, a domestic battery conviction can have significant consequences for you...

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Understanding Disorderly Conduct in Illinois

Disorderly conduct is a criminal offense under Illinois law. It’s important to be aware of the disorderly conduct statute because it is so broad – it covers a wide variety of behaviors that many people wouldn’t necessarily think of as criminal. As always, consult an attorney if you’ve been charged with a crime. Giannola Legal LLC’s experienced criminal defense lawyers in Cook County, Illinois offer free consultations. What is Disorderly Conduct? Generally speaking, disorderly conduct is defined as any action...

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Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension

Under Illinois law, a person’s driving privileges will automatically become suspended 46 days after he/she is arrested for DUI. This is known as a statutory summary suspension. If you or a loved one have been charged with a DUI, contact Giannola Legal LLC’s criminal defense lawyers in DuPage County, Illinois, and the surrounding counties. Factors that Determine Length of Suspension The length of the suspension depends on a number of factors. First offenders that refuse chemical testing at the request...

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