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Sex crimes are among some of the most seriously prosecuted crimes under Illinois law. They also often become an offender’s identity after conviction and release from prison, due to laws regarding sex offender registration. Sex crimes are serious felony crimes and a sex crimes conviction can follow an offender for the rest of his or …
Former City Worker Gets 20 Year Sentence for Sex Crimes Conviction Read More »
Drug crimes are among the most common crimes that are brought to criminal court in Illinois. Methamphetamine, or “meth,” remains a popular drug with a large following and a high street value, making meth producers and dealers prime targets for law enforcement. While most people are aware that possessing or distributing meth is illegal, it …
Illinois Man Charged with Possession of Meth Precursors Outside Nuclear Plant Read More »
Last week a shooting in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood left Cook County prosecutors looking for suspects to charge with the horrendous felony crimes that left 13 people injured, including a 3-year-old boy. This week, prosecutors were able to charge their first two suspects involved in the mass shooting. While prosecutors are likely relieved …
Illinois is no stranger to controversy over gun control laws. With the recent passage of new legislation, as well as new precedent established by the Illinois Supreme Court, felony crimes involving guns are murky, making the job of prosecutors in charging suspects more difficult. A recent situation involving a gun owner from out-of-state and a golf tournament …
Under Illinois criminal law, a person commits the felony crime criminal sexual assault when he or she sexually penetrates another person under several different circumstances. Those circumstances include: (1) the assailant used force or the threat of force; (2) the victim was unable to understand the act, or was not able to give his or her consent; …
Illinois Men Charged with Felony Sex Crimes Against Women they Knew Read More »
A night of drinking can lead to a variety of unexpected behavior. Sometimes drinking leads to domestic violence, other times it leads to DUI charges, and sometimes it leads to other drug use. In any event, drinking often leads a person to feel free and uninhibited, and sometimes utterly confused. An Illinois case that reached a verdict and …
College Wrestler Avoids Conviction on Felony Crime for Entering Police Sergeant’s Home Read More »
Whether a person was out partying, or was simply enjoying evening drinks over a quiet meal, ending a night with DUI charges is never ideal. Being stopped on the side of the road by a police officer and taking sobriety field tests is not only embarrassing, but a DUI Charge may lead to license revocation, heavy fines …
Illinois Bus Driver Faces Felony DUI Charges after Arrest on Bus Route Read More »
Domestic violence cases are rarely cut and dry. A domestic battery case may involve drug or alcohol abuse, mental health problems, and other serious issues. A domestic battery may involve children and a complicated relationship history that may be difficult to understand. In any event, in Illinois, domestic battery cases are seriously prosecuted and can involve a variety …
Illinois Man Convicted of Domestic Battery Narrowly Avoids Lengthy Jail Sentence Read More »
When people think of a weapon used in threatening someone or committing a crime, they likely think of a gun. Today, more often than not, a robbery, burglary, or kidnapping is reported along with the threat of using a gun. However, under the law, guns are not the only weapons that can be used in an unlawful …
Felony Crimes and Misdemeanor Unlawful Weapons Charges often go Hand-in-Hand Read More »
Sex crimes or rape against a child are some of the most serious crimes prosecuted under Illinois law. A person who has a rape or sex crimes conviction on his or her record may live the rest of his or her life labeled as a sexual predator. A rape or sex crimes conviction deeply affects a person’s ability …
Illinois Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Against Child Under 13-years-Old Read More »
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