For most people, the term shoplifting conjures images of a teenager shoving a bottle of liquor, or some makeup in their pocket or backpack and trying to make it out of the store without getting caught. While directly and intentionally concealing merchandise is one...
An arrest is a traumatic experience on its own, to say nothing of the stress of facing criminal charges. The idea of needing to go into court and have a prosecutor try to convince a jury that you broke the law while examining your life and history isn't pleasant. Many...
Getting a commercial driver's license (CDL) requires a lot more personal investment and education than a standard driver's license. Most people happily take those extra steps because a CDL will lead to more economic opportunities and freedom. However, licensed...
Maybe you use drugs recreationally and police officers want to charge you with distribution or trafficking after they found you with your personal stash. Maybe they didn't find drugs on you at all but still seem eager to pursue criminal charges. Any drug charge can be...
The ramifications of an arrest stretch beyond time you may serve or fines you may have to pay. They can also tarnish your reputation, and your good name is one of the most important things that you own. If you’re convicted, it can stay on your permanent record, and...
When you are struggling to afford basic necessities and to feed your family, you'll be feeling stressed and constantly worried about the future. Not having a job and still having bills to pay can mean that you are getting into debt very quickly. If you were in a store...
Parents often worry about the people their children are spending time with. They may warn them that peer pressure can cause them to make poor decisions, for instance, or even try to limit time with certain friends. But is there any truth to this? What role does peer...
America is the land of the free, but that can all change in an instant if you get convicted of a serious criminal offense. If you plead guilty and throw yourself on the mercy of the court, a mistake or a misunderstanding could mean you spend time in prison and affect...
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...
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Belleville, IL 62220
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