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How to Avoid Felony Drug Charges

A significant portion of the American population consumes different types of drugs for recreational purposes. While alcoholic beverages can be legally consumed by people of age, there are many intoxicating subs...

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How to Get Your Driver’s License Back after DUI

Driving under the influence can create several legal issues for you. The most common consequence of being caught driving under influence is getting your drivers' license suspended. If you continue to drive with...

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Former Joliet police officer acquitted of rights violation

Original post: June 17, 2017, Fox2Now website   CHICAGO (AP) _ A federal jury has acquitted a former suburban Chicago police officer charged in the 2012 beating of a woman.   Thomas O’...

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Chinatown man convicted in restaurant beating; alleged accomplice acquitted

As published in the May 9, 2018 edition of the Chicago Sun Times   A Chinatown man has been convicted of beating a west suburban restaurant manager over a $40,000 debt, but the man who authorities said...

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What Is Money Laundering and Why Is It a Crime?

Money laundering is a term used for the unlawful process through which illegitimate assets are converted into superficially legitimate assets. Illegitimate assets include the money or assets acquired through il...

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Defending Against Charges of White Collar Crime

White collar crimes are a grouping of offenses that encompass nonviolent crimes, often involving financial transactions, frequently committed by people in a position of trust or with a fiduciary responsibility ...

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5 Things You Must Do Right Away After Being the Victim of Excessive Force

Police violence against civilians is more frequently being reported all across the US. In fact, over a thousand of Americans are killed, and gravely injured by law enforcement agencies every year, according to ...

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Will Illinois Legalize Recreational Marijuana?

Illinois is well-known in the country to be among the most progressive states. Medical marijuana is already permitted in the state through a state authorized plan, which means that that the next inevitable step...

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Understand Mail Fraud and What You Should Do if Wrongly Convicted

Mail fraud is a serious offense in the United States and any dealing or activity performed through the U.S. mail is fully monitored for this fraudulent activity. However, if you run a business or service where ...

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What are the Penalties for First DUI/DWI Offense in Illinois?

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious offense in the state of Illinois, and is committed when a person drives a vehicle after consuming in excess of the safe level of...

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