A famous rap producer stands accused of purposely running his truck into two other people on the set of an advertisement for a movie in Southern California in 2015. One of the victims died from the injuries he sustained and the other was injured. Although the defendant claims that he acted in self-defense, security footage […]
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If you have been arrested for driving under the influence in Illinois, you will be asked to submit to an evidentiary breath test at the police station — and whether you agree carries serious consequences for both your driver’s license and your criminal case. The three types of tests are field sobriety tests, portable breath
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Sporting events have the ability to bring out the competitive nature in most people, and this is fine if they are the actual competitors. However, when spectators allow the excitement and intensity of sports to impair their judgment, leading them to commit criminal acts, they can find themselves in an embarrassing and expensive legal predicament.
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During a roadside DUI stop in Illinois, an officer may ask you to blow into a handheld portable breath test (PBT) before deciding whether to make an arrest. Your rights when it comes to the PBT differ from the breath test given after an arrest, and knowing the difference matters. The three types of tests
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Many people may not know this until it is too late, but police in Illinois can seize your property even if you have not been convicted of a crime. Asset forfeiture can result in the loss of your car, home, or other possessions while creating a major burden for you and your family. Civil Asset
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The use of opioids such as heroin, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone and fentanyl can be extremely dangerous. These opium-derived drugs are highly addictive and are almost impossible to quit once a person has become dependent on them. Often, a person becomes addicted to opioids after an injury or illness necessitates the use of pain management medicine.
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If a police officer pulls you over and suspects you of driving under the influence in Illinois, one of the first things you may be asked to do is perform field sobriety tests at the roadside. Knowing your rights before you decide whether to comply can make a real difference in your case. The three
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Currently, eight states and Washington D.C. have legalized recreational marijuana. Other states—including Illinois-have made medical marijuana legal if it is prescribed by a medical doctor for specified conditions. In Illinois, however, it is still against the law for anyone else to purchase, use, or carry marijuana. There is a lot of misinformation regarding cannabis and
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Anyone who has been arrested or convicted of a crime in the past can tell you how having a misdemeanor or felony record can hinder one’s ability to apply for a job, housing, a loan, or even admission into school. However, the outlook for offenders may be looking up with the implementation of new laws
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The nation’s first juvenile court system was established in Cook County, Illinois, in 1899. The system was intended to address the reality that adolescents are different from adults. Unlike “adult” courts, juvenile courts traditionally focus on educating and rehabilitating young offenders and keeping them from returning to a life of crime. In the nearly 120
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At any given time, there are about 1.5 million adults behind bars in American jails, prisons, and other correctional facilities. In Illinois alone, correction centers house an average of about 46,000 men and women on an average day. While there will always be concerns about wrongful convictions and widespread problems in the criminal justice system,
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If you enjoy hunting or target shooting or even just carrying a pocket knife, Illinois can be a tricky place to live, particularly if you live in or near the city of Chicago. Even the most well-intentioned citizens—including Illinois’ 2.1 million FOID card holders—can find it hard to stay current and compliant with all of
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