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Murder charges are some of the most serious criminal charges a person can face in the state of Illinois. Whether you face charges of murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, or manslaughter, you always face serious possible consequences that often result in substantial prison time if you are convicted. If you …
If a prosecutor believes that you recklessly caused the accidental death of another person, they may charge you with involuntary manslaughter. They are then required to show that you acted with criminal recklessness beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict you. In cases of involuntary manslaughter, the state of Illinois defines recklessness as consciously …
Being accused of a crime is one of the most stressful things that an individual can experience. When you are held or questioned by law enforcement under suspicion of criminal behavior, those holding you will try their best to have you admit to the conduct of which you are accused. In addition, the people questioning …
If you receive a ticket or get sent a summons to appear in court for a criminal matter in Chicago, it is imperative that you show up in court at the time and date specified on the summons. If there is a reason you are unable to go to court at that time, or you …
Every driver should know that driving while under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is against the law. However, many people do not actively consider that it is also against the law to drive under the influence of marijuana. Illinois law specifically makes it unlawful to drive under the influence of any intoxicating compound, drug, or …
A new non-partisan review of the Cook County juvenile justice system has discovered that Illinois’ automatic transfer law has had the unintended consequence of unfairly disadvantaging minority youths. The findings in this study indicate the unfairness of the juvenile justice system, which can have lasting and severe impacts on a family’s most vulnerable members: its …
New Study Exposes Racial Inequality in Illinois’ Juvenile Justice System Read More »
Many people do not understand the differences between the criminal offenses of theft, burglary, and robbery, and instead use the terms almost interchangeably. In reality, these are three separate offenses under Illinois law, each with its own unique elements that a prosecutor must prove in order to convict you. Each offense also has its own …
Theft, Burglary, Robbery: What is the difference? Read More »
Almost everyone has heard of the term “disorderly conduct,” generally referring to someone who was out in public and disturbing the peace in some way. There is an innumerable amount of videos on the internet depicting people engaging in disorderly conduct, which millions of people may watch and find comical. In reality, disorderly conduct is …
Earlier this year, Tennessee passed a new law allowing for the criminal prosecution of women who are deemed to have used controlled substances during pregnancy. Governor Bill Haslam signed Senate Bill 1391 into law in April against the advice of numerous medical and addiction professionals, including the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. …
New Criminal Precedent Possibly Set Against Pregnant Women Read More »
The term “white collar crime” generally refers to non-violent crimes motivated by a desire for financial gain. While not the type of crime that you generally hear about on the evening news, people who engage in white collar crimes are aggressively pursued and prosecuted by Illinois authorities. In recent years, several high-profile cases of white …
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