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Even if a person is already in jail serving out a sentence for a felony crimes conviction, he or she can be indicted for other crimes, and may go through a criminal trial. While the statute of limitations may run out for some crimes while a person is serving a life sentence, a murder may …
The internet makes almost everything easier, faster, and more convenient than ever, including dating. However, meeting up and having sex with a person from a dating site may lead to charges for felony crimes if that person is under a certain age. In the digital age it is sometimes difficult to determine how old a …
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Methamphetamine is a popular and dangerous drug that has spread across the United States at a rapid pace. With the widespread use of this drug, and its dangerous effects, it is no surprise that drug crimes related to meth can be serious felony crimes. The war on meth is often played out in the news, …
Illinois Men Face Drug Crimes Charges after Pseudoephedrine Purchase Read More »
While some consequences of a conviction for a felony crime may be well-known, other consequences may not be as obvious. When a person is convicted of a serious felony crime, such as burglary or robbery, he or she may face jail time, monetary penalties, and other penalties and consequences associated with his or her sentence. …
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First degree murder is likely the most serious felony crime that a person can commit, and accordingly brings with it the most severe penalties and consequences. The first-degree murder law can be found at 720 ILCS 5/9-1. First degree murder, unlike second-degree murder or manslaughter, requires a finding that the offender either intended to kill the …
There are several felony crimes that are likely known by most people throughout Illinois. Rape, murder, burglary, robbery, and drug crimes are all reported regularly in the news throughout the country, and are well-known to many people. Aside from these high-profile felony crimes, there are other felony crimes that are perhaps lesser-known, but all the …
Chicago Man Faces Charges for Felony Crimes after Killing Sister’s Dog Read More »
Last week a man from southern Illinois was jailed on serious felony crimes stemming from sexual abuse of an unnamed victim. Wgem.com reports that the exact details of 46-year-old Ronald Nolan’s crimes have not yet been released, but he has been charged with multiple serious offenses, including aggravated criminal sexual abuse, unlawful restraint, and kidnapping. …
Armed robbery is often associated with images of a masked person holding up a bank with a gun. However, in the real world, the crime of armed robbery does not require a firearm, nor does it require that a person steal or attempt to steal from a financial institution. Armed robbery is often accompanied by …
Chicago Man Stands Trial for Felony Crimes for 2010 Baseball Bat Beating Read More »
Schoolyard pranks are likely not foreign to any American teenager. However, schoolyard pranks that end up with pranksters facing charges for felony crimes are a different story. Although schoolyard pranks may not have the same sound of severity as drug crimes or violent crimes, felony charges for damage to property are prosecuted rigorously in Illinois, …
Chicago High School Students Face Charges for Felony Crimes after School Prank Read More »
DUI laws in Illinois are governed by the complex statutes that make up the Illinois Compiled Statutes. A driver’s other conduct, such as drug possession or weapons violations, can be charged under other Illinois criminal statutes. Sometimes a DUI charge can be combined with felony crimes or misdemeanors, depending on the circumstances of the individual …
DUI Charges Enhanced for Drunk Drivers with Child Passengers Read More »
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