Shoplifting, or retail theft, is a very common criminal charge. Retail theft tends to increase during hard economic times when people cannot always afford to buy the things they need. It also increases during the holidays, in part because crowded stores and malls tend to make easier targets. The rise of the self-checkout has also […]
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Even if you are not doing anything untoward, having the police come to your door can be scary. Police rarely announce the purpose of their visit before making contact with someone inside, so you may not find out why they are there unless you speak to them. There is no law that says you have
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A lot of arrests are made on and around major winter holidays, like Christmas and New Year’s Day. People are out celebrating en masse on certain days of the year. Celebrations often include alcohol and family members you may not see often or really get along with. While children are usually excited and joyous, adults
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When a person is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, the police can usually use a breath test machine to determine the person’s BAC fairly quickly and in the police station. When a person is suspected of driving under the influence of cannabis or other drugs, the testing process is more complicated. Police
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The winter holiday season is supposed to be the happiest time of the year, but most adults know that the season can be stressful as well. Domestic violence arrests tend to increase drastically around the holidays. Emotions tend to run high during the holiday season, making disputes between family members and romantic partners more likely
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There is a lot of confusion regarding where, when, and why a person may fire a gun. You may have heard that if you are on your own private property, you are always allowed to shoot as long as you are not shooting at another person. Conversely, a lot of people have been taught that
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Driving drunk with anyone less than 16 years old in the car is an enhanced DUI offense in Illinois. A first offense is still a misdemeanor, but a second is a felony. This law applies to everyone – it is quite common to see it used against older teenagers who are driving around with their
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A simple dispute between drivers can escalate quickly into actual violence or firearms charges. In the last few months alone, there have been numerous arrests made related to road rage assaults. Many of these incidents involved firearms, while others involved only vehicles themselves being weaponized. In June, a Naperville motorist was arrested for assault after
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If you have had a DUI charge recently, you may need to have a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) installed on your car before you can drive again. These devices are designed to prevent drunk driving by physically preventing an intoxicated person from starting a vehicle and periodically ensuring you are sober while you
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Heated protests are expected nationwide after the election, regardless of the election’s outcome. Especially if you are in or near a major city like Chicago, IL, you are likely to encounter political protestors. Everyone has a constitutional right to free speech, and political speech in particular is heavily protected. However, there are time, place, and
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