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Misappropriation Of Assets Is More Common Than You Think

Misappropriation of assets is a serious white-collar crime in Illinois and quite common. A recent report noted that misappropriation schemes are the most common type of work-related fraud. It is a serious charg...

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Psychological Reasons For Committing Arson

In recent times, there have been many media reports of tragic fires in the US, and sometimes they are set intentionally. For instance, in 2018, a 51-year-old man was charged with setting the Southern California...

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Know Your Rights When Stopped By Police

Being stopped and detained by the police is often stressful. However, you have rights protected by the Constitution when handling an encounter with the police. Remember the rights highlighted below, and talk to...

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Benjamin A Robinson Motion To Suppress Granted In Unlawful Search

MAR 16 2023 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT           GRUNDY COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, -vs- BENJAMIN A. ROBINSON, Defen...

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How Common Is Money Laundering In Illinois?

Money laundering is a white-collar crime that involves ‘washing money’ that has been acquired through criminal activity. Money laundering can also involve legally earned funds that are illegal because of ta...

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Illinois Sees Spike In Drug Crime Convictions

Recent reports have shown a dramatic spike in drug crime convictions in Illinois. In 2021, The Illinois State Police reported in the drug enforcement report there were the following increases in drug charges: ...

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Unmarried Fathers’ Rights Allow You To Help Raise Your Children

Child custody and visitation can get complicated quickly if you are an unmarried father split from your partner in Illinois. It is clear who a child’s biological mother is, but an unmarried father must prove ...

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Is Arson Considered A Mental Illness?

Depending on the extent of the damages and your intent, an arson charge can lead to three years to life in prison. But if your actions were not under your control because of an existing mental illness, the char...

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Why You Never Want To Be Convicted Of a Class X Felony

In Illinois, crimes are divided into five categories per type. Each carries similar punishments with some differences, but a Class X felony carries the harshest penalties. These are a step below first-degree mu...

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What Constitutes Felony Battery In Illinois?

As per Illinois law, you can be accused of battery if you make physical contact with another person because you want to provoke, insult or injure them. This may be done with or without an object. The charge is ...

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