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This week an off-duty police officer faced a harrowing ordeal when a man attempted to rape her on Thursday afternoon. CBSlocal.com reports that the police officer was taking a jog in the neighborhood of Sauganash, when a man on a bicycle confronted her and attempted to sexually assault her. The off-duty officer fought back, and the man fled the …
First-Degree Murder Charges in the Headlines Early this week in Chicago two very different incidents both gave rise to first-degree murder charges. The first incident occurred on the 9100 block of South Commercial Avenue in Chicago. According to CBSlocal.com, 18-year-old Devon Brunt, from Chicago’s South Side, allegedly shot and killed 33-year-old Tekia Burns during a robbery that turned deadly. Mr. …
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Domestic violence is a complicated crime. It is often difficult and uncomfortable for domestic violence perpetrators, as well as their victims, to speak about the facts leading up to a domestic violence charge and conviction. Additionally, domestic violence laws are often difficult to understand, with a variety of penalties and consequences. Some penalties and consequences are …
These days, you can’t get passed most applications for all sorts of things without some kind of background check. If you have a criminal record of any kind, this could prevent you from renting an apartment, getting a job, or qualifying for some services. A criminal history report will include both arrests and convictions from …
This is the age of Facebook, Twitter, and any other instant message update available. These social media platforms have been useful for consumers to warn each other about speed traps and sobriety checkpoints. Illinois motorists should take a lesson from this recent news report by being aware how tweets and posts about sobriety checkpoints may inspire police …
Most people are quite familiar with the word “warrant.” We can see the drama play out on popular TV shows when the police hastily get a judge to issue one so that the proverbial bad guy can be caught. This fictional characterization of criminal law doesn’t really tell us what a warrant really is and …
No mater whether you reside in Illinois or any other state, no matter whether you are tried in state or federal court, no matter if you are put on trial for possession of a controlled substance or homicide, the standard of proof used to convict is reasonable doubt. Reading the phrase conveys a well-known sentiment …
What is Stop and Frisk? Of late, there has been much discussion revolving around NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s stop and frisk policy. What is stop and frisk? Stop and frisk involves a brief, non-intrusive, police stop of a suspect. The Fourth Amendment requires that the police have a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been, is being, or is …
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The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act On August 1, 2013, Gov. Pat Quinn signed HB 1, which will create a medical marijuana pilot program for the state of Illinois. Entitled the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, the law represents nearly 10 years of hard work on the part of legislators, the …
A Driving Under Influence, commonly abbreviated as DUI charge in Illinois, is a very serious matter. Thus, it has to be handled immediately in order to avoid further legal problems. Even though you might not need a lawyer in some cases, it is vital to search for a DUI attorney if you are charged by the police. …
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