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Sexual assault defenses in Illinois
It can be frightening for a person to be charged with committing a sexual assault in…
Sexting and the potential for criminal prosecution
Sexting involves transmitting photographs or sending suggestive statements via text messaging or social media usually using…
How intent defines punishment
In Illinois criminal courts, a concept called mens rea may play a role in how a…
Police issue drug charges to 3 people
Authorities in Illinois report having taken three people into custody on drug charges following an investigation…
Special traffic enforcement to continue through Memorial Day
The Illinois State Police have announced that the special traffic enforcement patrols they began on May…
Pro football player pleads guilty to DUI charge
Illinois football fans may have heard that Justin Blackmon, a wide receiver who is on the…
Ignition interlocks and first-time DUI offenders
On April 11, Maryland became the 26th state to require that all DUI offenders, including first-timers,…
Learning more about disorderly conduct
In the state of Illinois, anyone who engages in conduct that is unreasonable and may alarm…
Penalties for felonies and misdemeanors
Being arrested and charged with committing a crime can be an unnerving and anxiety-ridden event for…
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