Waukegan, Illinois Legal Blog
Deepfakes undermine the criminal justice system
Illinois criminal proceedings now have an added element of uncertainty due to evidentiary concerns over deepfakes. Specifically, these are doctored images and audio recordings that use someone's real image and voice. However, they are produced by someone with the...
Keeping teen drivers safe during the 100 deadliest days
Every parent of a teen driver in Illinois should know about what are called the "100 deadliest days," a period spanning from Memorial Day to Labor Day where the number of crashes involving teen drivers goes up. According to AAA, there were over 8,300 fatalities...
How to maintain job performance during divorce
One of the dangers of an Illinois divorce is that it can have far-reaching impacts in someone's life beyond financial and emotional. An area of life that can be affected is one's career as the stress of the divorce can distract focus and cause job performance to...
How to handle a divorce with grace
Statistics suggest that up to half of married couples in Illinois will eventually get divorced. Regardless of why a marriage ended, it can result in emotional turmoil that an individual will need to deal with as gracefully as possible. Ideally, an ex-spouse will have...
The dangers of distracted driving in work zones
Illinois motorists who text and drive in a highway work zone have a higher chance of being involved in an accident than drivers who do not. According to a study from the University of Missouri, the chance of a collision is 29 times higher. Researchers have long known...
Saliva testing for marijuana impairment
Marijuana use has increased in Illinois now that many states have legalized marijuana for medical purposes. However, use of marijuana can slow reaction time and cause impaired driving. Researchers are developing a saliva test that could potentially change marijuana...
Teens more liable to crash when a peer rides with them
Teen drivers in Illinois should be careful about letting in passengers, especially if they have obtained their license only recently. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, just one peer passenger can raise the risk for a car crash by 44% for teen...
The overlooked financial ramifications of divorce
When a marriage comes to an end, individuals may expect to experience a variety of emotions. However, they may not necessarily be ready for the financial fallout of a divorce. For instance, single individuals in Illinois amight have to get a job in an effort to pay...
AAA survey respondents share doubts about self-driving cars
AAA conducted a survey where drivers in Illinois and across the U.S. expressed their opinion on self-driving cars. Of course, these cars are at least a decade away from being realized, but automakers need to know where they may be said to fail in generating support...
What to consider before going to trial
In many cases, there is a good chance that you would prefer to settle your divorce out of court rather than going to trial. However, there are many situations in which seeking a resolution in the courtroom may be in your best interests, including if your spouse...
