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“I DIDN’T KNOW!”: WHEN IGNORANCE IS A DEFENSE

As the saying goes, ignorance of the law is no excuse. Generally, that statement is true. All persons are presumed to know the law. There are rare occasions, however, when ignorance can be a defense. In Illinois, ignorance can be … Continue reading

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