Illinois has some of the harshest punishments in the U.S. for those convicted of retail theft. Defendants convicted of shoplifting $300 or more of goods can receive up to five years in prison and fines reaching $25,000.Last year, a bill that would have raised the...
Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of any intoxicating substance is illegal in Illinois, whether it's alcohol, prescription drugs, or marijuana and cannabis-related products.While it's been legal to purchase recreational marijuana since Jan. 1, police...
If a child is arrested or has police contact before they turn 18 in Illinois, they likely have a juvenile record. These records contain police reports, computer correspondence and any court documents created when a child is suspected or charged with a crime.Since...
The short answer is "yes." Despite Illinois becoming the 11th state to legalize recreational cannabis on Jan. 1 of this year, it's crucial to understand the law's provisions over the amount of pot you can possess and where it can be legally consumed. Even with the...
The use of methamphetamine is soaring once again as nearly 1 million Americans are hooked on the drug, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The CDC says, from 2015 to 2018, of the nearly 1.6 million adults who reported...
Most people's lives have dramatically changed since the invention of the iPhone and Android devices that hold our most intimate details, and gigabytes of other information. But the advance in technology has also led to these devices being used as potential sources of...
Being arrested or questioned by a police officer can be a terrifying experience for anyone, but especially for children who may not understand what is happening, or what rights they have under the law. It can be even more frightening for children with special...
Many people view traffic offenses as “no big deal.” And while the occasional speeding ticket certainly won’t land you in the same hot water as, say, a felony drug charge, traffic offenses can still have a big impact on your life.Illinois uses a point...
Individuals who are accused of breaking the law risk significant penalties depending on the severity of the crime they commit. One of those crimes is theft.Theft occurs when an individual intends to deprive another of the property without permission to do so. The...
There are many laws regulating the possession and distribution of drugs. These laws can result in significant consequences for those people who are caught breaking them. These consequences can include significant fines, prison time, and a mar on one's record. However,...
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