Plain-language guides on what actually happens — after an arrest, after a DUI, after a federal target letter. Written by Logan Bierman.
The decisions made in the first hours after an arrest have consequences that follow a case for its entire length. Here's what to do — and what not to do.
Read →A DUI arrest starts two separate clocks: the criminal case and an automatic license suspension with a 90-day deadline. Both require immediate attention.
Read →The statutory summary suspension is separate from your criminal case and runs on its own deadline. Miss the 90-day window and your license is suspended automatically.
Read →A federal target letter means the U.S. Attorney's Office has you in its crosshairs. The window between receiving one and charges being filed is critical.
Read →Not every arrest or conviction can be cleared — but more can be sealed or expunged than most people realize. A plain-language breakdown of Illinois eligibility rules.
Read →A free consultation means a direct conversation about your situation: what the legal options are, what the process looks like, and what comes next.