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How Does the DCFS Appeal Process Work in Illinois?
If you or someone you know is facing a DCFS investigation for alleged child abuse or neglect, it is essential to have a skilled attorney by your side to represent you in the appeal process. It is important to note that you only have 60 days from date on your notice to appeal the DCFS decision.
How do an order of protection and a restraining order differ?
Domestic violence is a problem throughout the United States, including Illinois. Studies show that domestic abuse results in more injuries that require medical attention than rape, accidents, and muggings put together. Anyone who hits, kicks, chokes, harasses,...
How Does a Traffic Ticket Affect My Commercial Driver’s License?
It is often said that driving is a privilege, not a right. That is why there are strict laws in place for anyone who operates a motor vehicle. Obtaining a driver’s license is a rite of passage for teenagers once they turn 16 in Illinois. As in most states, new...
What Actions Constitute Resisting Arrest in Illinois?
Reports of suspects resisting arrest and dying in police custody have dominated the news lately. Some people may think that resisting arrest involves a physical altercation or talking back to a police officer. However, there can actually be many actions that qualify...
How Does Registering as a Sex Offender Affect Professional Licensing?
Illinois takes criminal offenses seriously, and the state charges and prosecutes sexual offenses with stiff penalties. Just being accused of any type of sex crime can significantly impact a person’s personal reputation as well as his or her career, including the...
What if My Child Is Suspended or Expelled from School in Illinois?
Children are known for being impulsive and not making the best choices sometimes. That is why rules are put in place at educational institutions. Students across the country are experiencing a different type of upcoming school year due to the coronavirus pandemic....
What Are the Penalties for IDOT Overweight Violations?
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is a state agency in charge of public roadways that are maintained by the state of Illinois. In addition, IDOT provides funding for rail, public, transit, and airport projects and administers fuel tax and federal...
Motorists May Not Lose Their Licenses for Unpaid Tolls Starting July 1
The Illinois Tollway is a user-fee system that does not receive state or federal funds to operate or maintain its roadways. I-PASS was implemented to avoid traffic delays by allowing motorists to seamlessly travel through the open road tolling lanes. This eliminates...
What Is the Children’s Center in Illinois, and What Do They Do?
Illinois was one of the first states to establish child protection laws, mandating the reporting of child abuse and neglect, and it created one of the country’s first child abuse hotlines. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) was established...
What Is the Role of a Mandated Reporter in Illinois Child Abuse Cases?
One of the main duties parents have is to protect their children from any harm or danger, such as abuse (physical, sexual, or emotional). This can also include neglect, which means not meeting a child’s basic needs, such as providing him or her with adequate food,...