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…
On January 1, 2020, Illinois legalized the use of recreational marijuana - like most other states in the nation. While…
A criminal charge can turn anyone’s life upside down. However, if an accuser is not to blame for the crime,…
During a criminal case, the U.S. civil legal system assumes both parties will act in good faith as per the…
In Illinois, arson is one of the most serious crimes punishable by multiple penalties and jail time. Arson crimes generally…
We live in a digital world today and more and more people share their personal information online through social media…
The terms manslaughter and murder are often used interchangeably as if they are the same; however, both constitute two different…