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Since the 2012 shooting of teenager Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman, many people in the United States have repeatedly heard the term “Stand Your Ground” law. Such laws are in place in some of the states and justify the use of force against another person without first retreating, as long as you have a reasonable …
Criminal law has many terms that people unfamiliar with the law may not immediately understand. Understanding all of the terms and components related to a certain criminal charge is imperative to building a strong defense to that charge. For this reason, if you have been arrested, it is always wise to consult with an experienced …
When a person is arrested, often their first question is: “Do I need to hire a criminal defense lawyer?” You may worry that you may not be able to afford an attorney or that an attorney will not do a good job for you in your case. Additionally, if you are facing a misdemeanor charge, …
Crimes can be categorized into one of two major categories: crimes against individuals and crimes against property. One of the more common property crimes that often occurs in the Chicagoland area is burglary. Many people are under the mistaken impression that burglary requires that perpetrator to unlawfully take another’s property. Under Illinois law, the actual …
While many states have recently relaxed their marijuana laws and policies, Illinois has not. While the state enacted a pilot program for the use of medical marijuana in 2013, Illinois still imposes strict penalties on people who are found in possession of even small amounts of marijuana. In addition to legal consequences, a drug possession conviction …
White collar crimes are distinguished from other types of crime in that they are financially motivated and do not involve the use or threat of violence. While these crimes may seem less serious than others, authorities treat white collar crimes very seriously by aggressively enforcing the laws and pursuing offenders. The potential penalties for white …
If you are convicted of a criminal offense, the judge has certain discretion in the sentence you receive, especially if it was a relatively minor charge. Additionally, if you pled guilty, your attorney may also have negotiated with the prosecutor and come to a plea deal regarding your sentence. Many people who are convicted of …
If you are stopped by law enforcement while driving and the officers suspect you have been drinking, they may want to perform different kinds of tests to determine whether you are driving under the influence (DUI). In addition to Breathalyzer and blood tests, the results of which must be processed by a forensic lab, officers …
A Pennsylvania man will have his criminal appeal heard by the Supreme Court of the United States later this term. The man received a four-year prison sentence for making threats against his wife, former co-workers, and law enforcement agents on the popular social media site Facebook. He said of his wife, “There’s one way to …
Battery means that you make unwanted physical contact with another person that is provoking, insulting, or that causes bodily harm. Battery against anyone is against the law, however the laws of Illinois specifically address battery against a household member by creating a separate offense of “domestic battery.” Domestic battery cases have some unique elements and …
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