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Crimes against property are dealt with very seriously in Illinois and can result in serious legal consequences. While many people may consider shoplifting a minor offense, in reality it has the potential to result in sanctions including significant fines and even jail time. Consequently, it is extremely important that anyone accused of shoplifting mount a …
Illinois laws set out several separate criminal offenses related to the act of prostitution. The charge that you may face depends on your role in the situation—such as whether you were the prostitute, panderer, or pimp. Each different charge comes with different classifications of misdemeanor or felony, and different penalties arise depending on the details …
Crimes that involve a sexual offense are among the most serious of which a person can be accused. In the most serious cases, a person can be required to register as a sex offender for the rest of their lives. This registration places a person’s name and information about their offense in a publicly searchable …
Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission Recommends Reform to Juvenile Sex Offender Laws Read More »
On June 16, 2014, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued an opinion in a widely discussed case involving the purchase of guns. Specifically, the case, Abramski v. United States, addresses “straw purchases” of guns. A straw purchase means that someone purchases a gun on another person’s behalf, but represents himself as the …
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Almost everyone understands that murder is one of the most serious criminal offense under the law. However, many people do not completely understand the differences between the types of murder charges and when each charge may apply. The following is a brief overview of different murder charges under Illinois law. Involuntary Manslaughter Under the law, a …
Embezzlement is categorized as a white collar crime, which means it is a non-violent offense that is motivated by monetary gain. Instead of physically or forcibly taking money or property from someone, such as in a robbery, an embezzler uses fraudulent tactics or schemes to take the money or property. Many people believe that, because …
Illinois criminal statutes classify each criminal offense as either a misdemeanor or a felony. The law then further divides offenses into certain classes of misdemeanors and felonies. The particular classification of your charge will depend on the circumstances surrounding your particular case, and the potential penalties you face will depend on the class of charge. …
When many people get arrested or charged with a criminal offense, they often wonder whether they should hire a Chicago criminal defense attorney to represent them. Some people believe that an attorney is a waste of money and that they can simply handle their case on their own. While everyone is legally allowed to represent …
Like all 50 states in the United States, Illinois law prohibits anyone under the age of 21 years from drinking alcohol. The legal age of 21 is largely due to the National Minimum Drinking Age Act of 1984 (23 U.S.C. § 158), which states that any state that sets a legal drinking age below 21 …
In April 2014, a gunman walked into a Jewish Community Center in Kansas City and killed three people. Because of the gunman’s ties to the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist organizations, the words “hate crime” began circulating in media coverage almost immediately. What is a Hate Crime? A hate crime is a violent action that …
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