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In Illinois, battery is considered a misdemeanor, but it can be updated to a felony charge or aggravated assault if certain conditions are met. To fully understand them, first, you need to understand what the...
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If you have been charged with a cannabis-related DUI, that means you were found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while driving impaired/high. Even though recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in a...
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A motion to suppress evidence is a request from the defendant for the judge to exclude certain evidence from the trial. The request is typically made well before a case goes to trial and if the defendant wins,...
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In the criminal justice system in Illinois, a plea bargain can be reached at any time before a verdict is set. Plea deals are fairly common during this phase and the prosecution will examine certain features of...
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The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects every citizen from unlawful warrants and illegal searches from police in Illinois. In fact, you are granted this protection even if you are facing criminal...
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In Illinois, a Class X felony is the most serious crime a resident can commit short of first-degree murder. If found guilty, the defendant cannot be sentenced to probation and can face six (6) to thirty (30) ye...
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According to the Illinois Criminal Code, assault and battery are two different entities so there is no such thing as an ‘assault and battery’ offense. The Code divides crimes into two (2) sections: ...
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DUI laws are unsympathetic across the U.S., but in Illinois, laws are downright harsh - and for good reason. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 47 percent of motor vehicle fatalit...
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Individuals who are convicted of criminal sexual assault in Illinois need to understand the steps they can take to protect themselves during legal proceedings. Due to the serious nature of this act, law enforce...
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When it comes to the consumption and possession of alcohol, Illinois is a Zero Tolerance state, but underage drinking is still rampant in teenagers, which most teens blame on negligent parents and 'adventurous'...
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