In Illinois, battery is considered a misdemeanor, but it can be updated to a felony charge or aggravated assault if…
If you have been charged with a cannabis-related DUI, that means you were found guilty of operating a motor vehicle…
A motion to suppress evidence is a request from the defendant for the judge to exclude certain evidence from the…
In the criminal justice system in Illinois, a plea bargain can be reached at any time before a verdict is…
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects every citizen from unlawful warrants and illegal searches from police in Illinois.…
In Illinois, a Class X felony is the most serious crime a resident can commit short of first-degree murder. If…
According to the Illinois Criminal Code, assault and battery are two different entities so there is no such thing as…
DUI laws are unsympathetic across the U.S., but in Illinois, laws are downright harsh - and for good reason. According to…
Individuals who are convicted of criminal sexual assault in Illinois need to understand the steps they can take to protect…
When it comes to the consumption and possession of alcohol, Illinois is a Zero Tolerance state, but underage drinking is…