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It may come as no surprise that Illinois DUI laws prohibit the consumption of intoxicating substances other than just alcohol when operating a motor vehicle. In fact, Illinois law specifically prohibits the use of many different substances that can cause intoxication. The extent of DUI laws when it comes to intoxicating substances is being tested …
Felony crimes can be committed in an endless number of scenarios. Drug crimes, violent crimes, sexual crimes, and property theft crimes all seem like the typical felony crimes that grace the pages of the newspaper and internet news sites each day. Sometimes, however, reporters catch news stories that involve lesser known crimes that are still …
Two Chicago Men Face Charges for Felony Crimes After Threatening 73-Year-Old Priest Read More »
Earlier this fall, the Illinois State Supreme Court ruled on one aspect of an important issue that Illinois has wrestled with for a very long time: gun possession. In People v. Aguilar, the Supreme Court ruled on an issue pertaining to felony crimes and weapons charges when it struck down an Illinois statute it deemed …
Illinois Prosecutors Drop Weapons Charges After State Supreme Court’s Aguilar Ruling Read More »
Drunk driving charges can seriously impact a person’s life professionally, socially, and financially. DUI charges can become even more serious when a drunk driving accident has resulted in the injury or death of another person. While not all drunk driving accidents result in vehicular homicide charges, they can lead to jail time, penalties, and other …
When football season heats up things can sometimes get a little out of hand, but it is a rare case that a little bit of team rivalry ends in weapons charges. Though it may seem more innocent than a violent crime or drug crime, possessing a Taser, or other such weapon, may wind up costing …
Chicago Bears Fan Faces Weapons Charges after Allegedly Tasering Wife Pursuant to Bet Read More »
Whether a person is arrested on felony crimes charges or misdemeanor drug crimes, he or she is entitled to adequate medical care when detained in jail. The constitution guarantees persons detained in jail or prison to adequate medical care under the Eighth Amendment’s provisions against cruel and unusual punishment. In stark contrast to these constitutional underpinnings, and the …
Chicago Case Reinforces Prisoners’ Rights to Adequate Medical Care Read More »
The age-old story of the man or woman who tried to cash in on a hefty insurance policy by committing arson and burning down his or her own home is likely familiar to many Americans. That story, however, is not just made-for-T.V., but a real life reality for some people. It’s probably no secret, however, …
Hate crimes are likely among the felony crimes that are the least accepted by society in general. The law reflects society’s condemnation of discrimination on the basis of certain characteristics by protecting these characteristics and making violent acts of discrimination illegal. Some of the characteristics that are protected by law are race, religion, cultural background, …
Going on the run after being charged with felony crimes and posting up a bond for bail is never a good idea. While some people may think they can escape the long arm of the law by simply disappearing, what they fail to realize is that in some circumstances they can be tried and convicted …
Coal City Man Faces Carjacking Sentence after Going on the Run Read More »
Earlier this fall reports came out revealing that a Skokie police officer had allegedly mistreated a woman in his custody who had been arrested for DUI. This week, reports confirm that that officer is not only facing criminal charges for aggravated battery and criminal misconduct in connection with the incident, but also a civil lawsuit. …
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