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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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On January 1, 2020, Illinois legalized the use of recreational marijuana - like most other states in the nation. While the decision may prove to be financially beneficial for the state, certain naysayers believ...
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A criminal charge can turn anyone’s life upside down. However, if an accuser is not to blame for the crime, why should they face punishment? Unfortunately, with emotions running high in criminal trials, the l...
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During a criminal case, the U.S. civil legal system assumes both parties will act in good faith as per the law. Evidence is critical when it comes to determining a fair outcome of these sensitive cases. If you ...
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In Illinois, arson is one of the most serious crimes punishable by multiple penalties and jail time. Arson crimes generally refer to any crimes carried out with fire or explosives, which are used extensively to...
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We live in a digital world today and more and more people share their personal information online through social media and other similar services. According to a report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), co...
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The terms manslaughter and murder are often used interchangeably as if they are the same; however, both constitute two different crimes. If you are charged with murder or manslaughter and want to fight the case...
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