Drug offenses often carry some of the harshest sentences for nonviolent crimes. Possession charges can cause major complications for people of any age that last for decades. Young adults are at higher risk than many others. Not only are they more likely than other age...
The police build a case by collecting evidence, and then prosecutors present that evidence to the courts to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that an accused individual committed a criminal offense. In order to prevent abuses of the system, there are strict limitations...
If you get arrested and find yourself facing criminal charges, it’s crucial to think about the potential issues that go far beyond jail time or paying fines. This can have an impact on the rest of your life. For instance, immigrants may worry about being deported. If...
It’s important never to take a criminal charge lightly in Illinois. This is particularly true of burglary charges, because those could seriously hurt your reputation and have a lasting impact on your life. Even though you’ve only been accused of a crime at this point,...
Traffic citations are a way of alerting a driver to the fact that their behavior puts them and other people at risk on the roads. Law enforcement officers in Illinois may stop drivers when they notice dangerous driving activities. They will also likely issue a...
If you have ever watched a movie or television show where a character gets arrested, you probably know the two primary rights included in a Miranda Warning. Those rights are your right to remain silent and your right to legal representation when facing criminal...
Retail theft is a form of stealing that involves a person or possibly a group of people intentionally taking items from a retail store without compensating the company for their full value. Many cases of retail theft, an offense also known as shoplifting, involve a...
Police across Illinois and the rest of the country are steadily increasing their use of new technology to keep tabs on citizens. While these measures typically aren't publicized by law enforcement, they are being revealed through public records.Most law enforcement...
While many people believe driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol is the only way they can be charged with DUI in Illinois, that can be a costly mistake.The truth is that under Illinois' DUI statute, you only need to be in "physical control" of a...
The death of George Floyd and subsequent charges against four white Minneapolis police officers has sparked worldwide protests over systemic racism in the criminal justice system and brought renewed demands for reform. Floyd is the latest instance of African American...
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