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Crime & Traffic
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A criminal charge as an adult
If you are facing a criminal charge as an adult, learn more here about the criminal law process and options you may have.
Learn your rights (2 resources)
Explains how to erase the record of an arrest that happened when a person was a minor.
Guide
Forms (2 resources)
Use the form to ask for executive clemency from the Illinois Governor.
Form link
Use this form to document participation in a recovery or treatment program
Form download
Other resources for the public (17 resources)
The first step in clearing your criminal record is finding out what is on it. Learn how to collect the documents you need to clear your record.
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Describes why a debtor can go to jail for avoiding a judgement ordered against them to pay back the debt.
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A blog post summarizing some important laws that are in effect as of January 1st, 2023.
Blog post
Explains how long you have to wait after the criminal record is made before you can have it hidden.
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Lawyer resources (4 resources)
A manual for students learning about DUI deterrence in Cook County. Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) manual.
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Manual on DUI caselaw. Discusses Illinois DUI case law, Illinois summary suspension caselaw, and related trial advocacy. Contains a list of applicable forms. 2022 edition
IICLE
Essential guide covering criminal defense cases in Illinois, including arrest, early representation, pretrial discovery and motions, defenses, plea and sentencing bargaining, and trial prep. 2021 Ed.
IICLE
Essential guide covering defending criminal cases in Illinois. 2022 Edition
IICLE