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With the rapidly increasing world of technology and information, you are probably well aware of the many uses such devices and instant sharing are put to. One of which is “sexting,” a practice so prevalent among teenagers the Illinois legislature made it illegal and likened it to transmitting child pornography in 2010 by adding sexting …
The Illinois legislatures, concerned over reports that some small businesses, gas stations in particularly, were not paying in to the state sales tax money collected from customers on retail purchases, created a new crime of sales tax evasion. The offense is based on a finding that a person knowingly attempted “in any manner” to evade …
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Aiding family members charged with a crime now itself a crime in Illinois. Illinois residents who have a family member charged with a crime should be aware that a new Illinois law which went into effect this year makes a variety of conduct carried out to assist that family member itself a crime. A Family …
What is the Family Fugitive Concealment Law in Illinois? Read More »
Aiding family members charged with a crime now itself a crime in Illinois Illinois residents who have a family member charged with a crime should be aware that a new Illinois law which went into effect this year makes a variety of conduct carried out to assist that family member itself a crime. A Family …
The stakes in many trials on speeding charges in Illinois are about to get much more serious. The Illinois legislature enacted a new law, referred to as Julie’s Law, which will go into effect at the start of July of 2013. This statute greatly enhances the penalties for violations of speeding laws which are deemed …
Can I get supervision for an aggravated speeding ticket? Read More »
Parents, guardians and even unrelated adults who allow underage drinking of alcohol can face harsh penalties under a new Illinois law in effect in 2013. The law applies whether the drinking took place in the adult’s home or in other property owned by or arguably under the control of the adult, such as a business, …
Can parents get in trouble for allowing teens to drink in their homes? Read More »
It is virtually impossible to to open a newspaper or turn on a television without seeing news about political battles related to gun control. The issue has been near the forefront of policy proposals at both the state and federal level in recent months. Here in Illinois most of the debate has centered on the …
If the recent drug crime events in Illinois are anything to go by, then there is no doubt at all that Illinois police are doing their job pretty well. From possession to trafficking, prosecutors and the police have clearly stepped up war on drugs. Public outcry and politics have caused a groundswell of several arrests …
During a news conference on Monday, Chicago police Superintendent Garry McCarthy revealed plans to introduce a “broken windows” approach to the city of Chicago. This would give city officers the right to arrest citizens who ignore tickets for non-violent offenses such as gambling, public urination, and public consumption of alcohol. McCarthy claimed that these offenses comprise …
Last week, 42-year-old Michael J. Picon, a former West Chicago resident, was sentenced with 10 years in prison after being charged with his 11th DUI. He was charged with the offense last April when a police officer, who had stopped to check on the driver after he pulled onto the shoulder, smelled alcohol on his breath …
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