While children committing crimes is not uncommon, it does not happen nearly as often as adults committing crimes. According to the FBI, there were 681,701 juveniles arrested and 7,799,901 adults arrested in 2016, which makes juvenile crime only eight percent of all crime in the U.S. Of those juveniles arrested, the majority of them were […]
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Did you know that you can lose your driver’s license just for being arrested for driving under the influence, even if you are not convicted of the crime of DUI? Failing or Refusing DUI Testing = Automatic License Suspension If a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe you have been driving while intoxicated,
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People arrested for driving under the influence will often walk out of the police station with two or three DUI tickets (different charges for the same DUI). But, a person can only be convicted once for a single drunk driving incident. So why would the police write up multiple charges (tickets)? Seven DUI Charges Are
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There are many crimes that you may not know exist – or crimes that you may not think of when you think of crime. For some people, one of those elusive crimes may be obstruction of justice. Often, obstruction of justice charges are piled on top of other charges, which makes it harder to reach
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In colleges across the country, classes have begun and first time university students are taking all the excitement that higher education has to offer. Along with studying and classes, many college students also take the opportunity away from their parents to experiment with alcohol. Underage students who are not legally allowed to buy alcohol may
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For many, one of the most memorable parts of attending a college or university is going out to bars and restaurants with friends. Traditional college students start their courses around age 18 while the drinking age in the United States is 21. Students must, therefore, wait to patronize certain establishments for several years while older
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In Chicago, the warm summer months have given way to cooler fall weather. This can mean only one thing: soon it will be the holiday season. While children prepare their Halloween costumes and treat bags, many adults are preparing for holiday parties and work get-togethers. A good percentage of these holiday events will involve alcohol.
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In the American criminal justice system, a suspect is presumed to innocent until the government proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the suspect has committed a crime. Obviously, the most debatable part of that is “beyond a reasonable doubt.” What types of doubts are reasonable? And, reasonable doubt by whom? If you or someone you
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When you get a speeding ticket, do you know what your options are? For petty offenses like speeding 10 to 20 mph over the limit, the most commonly chosen option is to check “Plead guilty and apply for court supervision” on the back of the ticket. You mail the ticket to the circuit court along
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Most people know the basic types of substances that are illegal in most states, but what you may not know is that there are many types of drug crimes you can be charged with, many of them at the same time. Each specific crime has its own requirements for sentencing if you are convicted of
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If you are driving down the road and see a school bus stop to drop off kids, do you know what to do? If you fail to respond correctly, you could find yourself facing an expensive traffic ticket Illinois School Bus Laws Illinois Law (625 ILCS 5/11-1414) provides specific rules for approaching, overtaking, and passing
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It is normal to have disagreements with those you are close to, but sometimes those disagreements can escalate quickly, and things can get heated. If there are allegations that you were violent or abusive toward someone you were close to, you can be accused of domestic violence, and if you are convicted, this charge can
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