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SR-22 Insurance Chicago

SR-22 insurance is a vehicle liability insurance document that provides proof that the motor vehicle operator has the minimum required liability insurance coverage for a particular state.  SR-22 insurance is usually required in order for a drive to reinstate his or her license after driving privileges have been previously revoked due to an uninsured car accident, or driving under the influence.

The length of time that someone is required to carry SR-22 insurance varies by state, so it’s best to check with your local department of transportation office for the specific details.

However, one important thing to remember, is that even when it is required by the court that you get SR-22 insurance, you must comply with this even if you do not own a motor vehicle.  You will be paying insurance, even if you aren’t driving.

Also, if you are younger and you were driving your parents car, you may no longer be covered under their original insurance plan, and you should look into this so you know if you are covered or not.  If you aren’t, you will not be covered by your parents insurance plan if you are in a collision.



SR22 Chicago
June 4, 2009, 1:57 pm
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One of the unfortunate things about being charged with a DUI in any state, is the necessity of SR22 insurance once you are ready to start driving again.  We’re here to make it easy for you to make this decision if you have ever run into trouble with the law regarding drinking and driving.

Certain companies will offer SR22 insurance with rates that rocket through the roof, however some Chicago SR22 companies specialize in high risk auto insurance.  You may remember Lincoln Auto Insurance from their rediculous TV commercials, and if you stay up late enough, you may even catch one today!  But, they are a pretty safe bet for low cost SR22 insurance.  There are many other competitors, but Lincoln has it down.

And remember, the cost of your SR22 has a lot to do with the circumstances regarding your specific situation, which is why it’s best to get ahold of them yourself and explain your situation so they can provide you with a unique SR22 solution.



Summer Months Come With Increase In Crime
May 26, 2009, 2:59 pm
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As the summer months approach, more and more people in Virginia Beach find time to make it outside, and to get down to the beach. But that warm weather, and increased moods, comes at a price. Not only do crime rates increase with increases in temperature, but it makes it even harder on citizens due to the current economic conditions.

“We’re seeing a definite increase in the number of misdemeanor thefts this summer”, notes police chief Rick Asward. “We encourage everybody to be cautious this summer, but don’t get carried away. Enjoy yourself”.

With this in mind, Virginia Beach Criminal Lawyer John A Monaghan says “I’ve definitely had an increase in business since the warm weather combined with the economic recession.”



Marketing Your Law Firm Online

We end up with what seems like hundreds of legal clients each month, providing internet marketing services to them to help get more leads for cases. We figured we’d help you understand what exactly this entails, just in case any of you are considering hiring an internet marketing company to help promote your law firm online.

First let’s go over what improving organic rankings can do for your law firm, and what they can not do.

1. Organic SEO takes a lot of time when you are competing with hundreds of people for the same keywords. A city such as Chicago or Seattle will have hundreds of law firms optimizing their websites for the same keywords. Basic logic tells us that this will be a difficult task. The top 10 results for most big cities, are large law firms with a lot of exposure. Perhaps they are frequently quoted in the paper, or they have high profile cases. Offline marketing helps your online marketing. So a law firm with zero offline marketing will find it hard to rank competitively with large law firms in big cities.

2.  If you do happen to practice in a large city, do not go into internet marketing if you do not have the budget for it.  I see it happen so many times, where a lawyer gets the idea that if he hires an internet marketing company, his world will change.  If your law firm is on the brink of non-existence, you are taking a huge risk if you outsource your SEO to an internet marketing company.   Chances are, the initial costs won’t be enough to lift your rankings (unless your initial costs included things like press releases or recoding from an archaic web standard).

I guess what I want you to take away from this…is set realistic expectations for yourself, and if you are hurting in a down economy, think before you spend for internet marketing.  It is an ongoing service that requires constant attention, and a heavy investment of time and money.

-Jeremy Nelson



Great weather increases DUI arrests

Now that the winter weather is coming to an end here in Chicago, we can look forward to more and more people seeking the advice of DUI lawyers around the city.  Why is that?  It’s because with warmer weather comes a propensity to consume alcoholic beverages, and with that consumption comes the increased risk of making unwise decisions.  Decisions that could land you in the backseat of a police cruiser.

Police will be sure to be out by the hundreds at local speed traps, at night, catching people that are too innebriated to be operating their motor vehicles, and ready to hand out a shiny pair of handcuffs to those who have imbibed too much to be driving.  It’s probably safe to assume that the areas most affected by this will be those with many clubs.  I’m looking at you Rush and Division, Warehouse District, and River North.

If you are going to be goin gout a lot this weekend, it’s always a good idea to make sure you keep an extra 20 for a cab ride home if you don’t have a designated driver.  You don’t want to end up making a decision that could affect you, and possibly others, for the rest of your life.

Just remember, that in Chicago, DUI lawyers are on your side, and if you ever find yourself in a situation you wish you hadn’t gotten yourself into, you can always contact one for a consultation, and to weigh your options in the hopes of getting your punishment mitigated or eliminated.  Be smart, get a Chicago DUI Lawyer.  Be smarter, don’t drink and drive.



Wall Street Prison Consultants
March 12, 2009, 6:16 pm
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With the increasing amount of people being investigated for white collar crimes, there apparantly is an increasing demand for a service known as the Wall Street Prison Consultants.  A service, primarily aimed at preventining human suppositories and extortion once you are on the inside.  I can definitely say, that this makes me smile.  A former prison inmate of 10 years, turning around and starting a consulting firm.  I love irony, so let’s pray that he evades taxes, or is using this as a money laundering scheme.

Consultant or Child Predator?

Consultant or Child Predator?

There are many qualified criminal defense lawyers that you should consult with if you run into trouble with the law…I mean, think about the level you’ve sunk to when you’re hiring this guy over on the right to take care of you.  I mean, this the only consulting this guy looks qualified to give is “How to sit in a lawn chair with a beer and a skin mag, watering a spot in the grass with a garden hose “



In Legal News
March 12, 2009, 4:28 pm
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[Madoff's in courthouse this morning (in the middle of an absolute newsroom clusterfuck), which probably marked his last moments as a at-least-im-not-in-jail man. Now that he's admitted his heinous acts, he's going to answer reporters inquiries about his scam, and then the judge will announce whether his plea is accepted (yes). The judge may end Madoff's house arrest after today's trial and send him directly to jail. About time]…



Sir Charles Barkley’s DUI Adventure in Arizona

Sir Charles Barkley XIV was released earlier today after serving a three day sentence in an Arizona Jail.  With so much attention given to celebrities who have been arrested, many observers wait with a salivating anticipation as the judge issues the sentence.  With the media’s attention all over Charles Barkley like a fat kid on a twinkie, they clamor for the celebrities head.  A three day incarceration for such a crime seems a steep penalty.

The judges who sentence celebrities have to feel an immense pressure to not make it look as if they are giving celebrities any kind of special treatment.  However, they can go too far, as is the case with Sir Charles Worthington Barkley XII, and his three days in an Arizona Jail.  The judge no doubt, felt a pressure to enforce the law, and in a move that would encarcelate our savior, he put the Bark in jail for DUI.

Charles Barkley Ponders Quantum Mechanics

Charles Barkley Ponders Quantum Mechanics



Top 10 Mistakes To Make When Hit With A DUI/DWI/OWI

5.  Not taking the  matter seriously enough

4.  Not hiring an experienced DUI lawyer to take care of your case.  Lawyers who specialize in DUI are 80% more likely to get your penalty reduced or dismissed.

3.  Failing to complete the requirements issued by the court.

2.  Failure to appear in court.

1.  To KEEP DRIVING!  Your right to drive has been revoked!  You’re just going to annoy the judge by showing up again for something stupid, and he’s not going to be leniant!



I’ve Got A DUI…Now What?

College students and congressmen alike can find unity in a common trait.  One that stains their driving and criminal record and supposedly hurts their employment prospects.  (Well I guess congressmen needn’t worry about that one).  The first thing racing through many peoples minds when faced with a charge of driving under the influence is:  “Now what?  What’s going to happen?  My parent’s are going go kill me!”.

You don’t have to stress yourselves out.  Yes, your parents will be disappointed.  But in most cases I’ve seen, it’s not the angry wrath that you feel coming from your parent, but disappointment.  It’s going to be very hard to tell your parents what happened.  I find that the best way to minimize the reaction is to send it through a lengthy email.  That will give them time to react to the situation in their head instead of reacting off the cuff over the phone or in person.  They will get their thoughts together before they call you.

As soon as you have told your parents, or your citizens (looking at you congressmen), then you have to face the legal system.  A DUI is looked at very seriously by state governments because of the cases that involve loss of life.  So, you should get an experienced DUI lawyer to assist you.

The most important thing, and I can’t stress this enough, is GET YOUR FINES TAKEN CARE OF!  Also, make sure you attend any classes they recommend, and get community service out of the way as soon as possible.  Procrastination can really hurt you when it’s time for your review and you still have 50 hours of service to the community.

Be prepared to go a long time without a license.  In Iowa, the punishment is 6 months without a license for your first offense.  Obey the law!  The judge will have no sympathy for you if you are caught driving with a suspended license, EVEN IF YOU HAVE FULFILLED EVERYTHING ELSE!  The judge will look at your file, and say.  “Well you’ve completed your service, you’ve paid your fines…looks to me like the only thing is your law violation. “  The judge will see this as an aggravated offense, since you willingly drove without a license.  Judges can be forgiving on initial DUI’s because they can identify and say you weren’t aware you were over the legal limit, however for driving with a suspended license they see that as “I know i’m not supposed to do it, but I’m doing it anyway”.

There, hopefully this helps out anyone in this case with some pointers.




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