Author Archives: Mike Baker

Visa Waiver Program Admits 7 New Countries

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Mike Baker

Visa Waiver Program Expansion Release Date: November 17, 2008 For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables eligible citizens or nationals of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business … Continue reading →

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Citizenship, Acquisition and Derivation, Child Citizenship Act

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Mike Baker

Citizenship: Acquisition and Derivation. (a) Introduction. (revision dated 07/18/2005) In addition to the naturalization process, the United States recognizes the U.S. citizenship of individuals gained through other means. A Certificate of Citizenship documents citizenship that is obtained other than through … Continue reading →

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DUI Illinois, Summary Suspension, Lawyer, Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License, Chicago, Illinois DUI Attorney

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Mike Baker

The DUI criminal charge in Illinois is separate from the Statutory Summary Suspension, which is an administrative process. In Illinois, Driving under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI) or on a Suspended or Revoked license can have serious consequences. An officer … Continue reading →

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New Illinois law mandates car breath test device for first-offense DUIs. Illinois DUI lawyer

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Mike Baker

Public Act 095-0400, SB0300, 95th General AssemblyThis Act takes effect on January 1, 2009. Download PDFView htmlBill Status of SB0300 A new Illinois law requires first-time drunk driving offenders to install breath test devices in their vehicles and pass the … Continue reading →

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Expunging-Sealing Criminal Record-Illinois

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Mike Baker

EXPUNGEMENT: When a record is expunged, it is physically destroyed by each law enforcement agency, as if it never existed. SEALED: When an Illinois State Police record is sealed, it is no longer available to your employer or other members … Continue reading →

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