Illinois drivers must start obeying Scott’s Law or face the consequences as the state police step up enforcement of the move-over law. More tickets are expected to be issued this spring and summer due to rising concerns about the safety of state troopers and other emergency services personnel when working roadside traffic stops and accident […]
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Criminal trials are often lengthy, complicated processes. There are many rules and regulations that must be followed during criminal trials. Those rules vary depending on which state you are being tried in and whether or not you are being tried in federal court or state court. The infamous OJ Simpson trial lasted for 11 months
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A decade ago, Illinois passed a groundbreaking law called the Illinois Crime Reduction Act of 2009. The opening lines of the Act read: “Currently, the Illinois correction system overwhelmingly incarcerates people whose time in prison does not result in improved behavior and who return to Illinois communities in less than one year.” This law created
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Memorial Day is coming up, which means picnics and barbeques will be enjoyed by thousands of families across Illinois. Traditionally, Memorial Day also marks the beginning of summer, bringing with it activities such as hiking, swimming, and boating. Many people probably think that having a couple of drinks while operating a boat is acceptable, but
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Like many states, the state of Illinois is very protective of their police officers. Police officers protect the public and uphold the peace, but some people do not treat police officers with the respect that they deserve. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for police officers to be injured or even killed while on the job.
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Illinois is known for its strict laws against driving under the influence (DUI). A standard first offense DUI conviction in Illinois generally results in a driver’s license suspension, a minimum fine of $1000, and up to 6 months in jail. Additionally, a person convicted of a DUI in Illinois may have to participate in community
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Burglary charges are oftentimes misunderstood. Burglary generally refers to when a person illegally enters another person’s property with intent to commit a crime. Breaking into another’s property alone is not enough to charge someone with burglary. If it cannot be proven that the person intended to commit another crime on the property or inside the
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Men and women who bravely entered military service and now bear the scars of that service deserve special care. Nearly 4 million Americans have served in the post-9/11 military, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. One in three of them has a service-connected disability, roughly one in five suffers from PTSD, and many have
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When it comes to sentencing those who have been found guilty of a criminal act, probation is definitely one of the more favorable outcomes. Probation is an alternative to prison time, where a person is allowed to return home and live their normal life, rather than be confined behind bars. In Illinois, there are a
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Over 63,600 Americans died due to drug overdoses in 2016 and approximately 2,400 of those individuals were Illinois residents. Because of the great risk that illegal drugs pose to the community, Illinois takes drug crimes very seriously. The Illinois Controlled Substances Act criminalizes the possession, manufacture and delivery of controlled substances, including heroin, cocaine, morphine,
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When Illinois police arrest a minor under 18 years old, they follow the procedures of the Illinois juvenile justice system rather than the law enforcement and judicial procedures defined for adults. Here are five things you need to know about Illinois juvenile delinquency law if your preteen or teenager is arrested. When a minor is
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In the state of Illinois, embezzlement is considered a very serious crime. Embezzlement is a form of white-collar crime that often occurs within the context of employee/employer relationships. Embezzlement is also considered to be a theft crime, which is also how it is prosecuted in the state of Illinois. If you are charged with embezzlement,
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