Drug Screens for Expungement and Sealing in Illinois: What about cannabis?

In Illinois, cannabis became legal for adult purchase, possession, and consumption within certain guidelines set by law on January 1, 2020. 410 ILCS 705/1-1. However, many laws previously enacted still treated cannabis as a controlled substance, which lead to an unexpected consequence for those who chose to begin possessing and consuming cannabis once it was…

Illinois Traffic Tickets: To Appear or Not to Appear?

If you’ve been pulled over in Illinois and given a traffic ticket, the process can seem daunting, especially if it is your first ticket. Luckily, there is no need to fear. The first question you should ask yourself is: Do I need to appear in court? “Must Appear” Tickets In Illinois, you are typically only…

DUI Statutory Summary Suspensions 

Source Blog Post 1: https://www.herzberglawfirm.com/blog/2023/01/illinois-statutory-summary-suspension-first-offender/ Source Blog Post 2: https://www.herzberglawfirm.com/blog/2023/01/illinois-statutory-summary-suspension-second-or-multiple-offender/ Source Blog Post 3: https://www.illinoisdriverslicensereinstatementlawyer.com/illinois-restricted-driving-permit-rdp.html In Illinois, if you are arrested for a DUI that results in a Statutory Summary Suspension (SSS) of your driver’s license. The clock starts when you are served with the Notice of Statutory Summary Suspension, and the SSS begins on the 46th day after…

Penalties for Paying Your Illinois Traffic Ticket Late

Starting July 1, 2021, in Illinois, licenses will no longer be suspended or revoked when a driver fails to pay traffic tickets or fines. Unfortunately, that does not mean you can ignore your tickets and hope they go away; there are still significant penalties in Illinois for failing to pay your traffic ticket in a…

Illinois Expungements and Sealing

llinois Expungements and Sealing How do I clear up my criminal record?  This is a common question that clients ask before, during, and especially after being charged with a criminal offense.  The attorneys at Finegan Rinker & Ghrist know how important it is to you to clear your good name and avoid potential employers from disqualifying you…

The Expensive American Health Care System

Expensive health care costs are well known by any American who has had a doctor’s appointment or visited a hospital for services.  But why are the services rendered at a doctor’s office or hospital so expensive?  How much markup do doctors and hospitals place on health care products and pharmaceutical drugs?  And why do Americans…