There are many different types of white-collar crimes on the books in Illinois and on the federal level. Being charged and convicted of a white-collar crime can have significant consequences, sometimes including lengthy prison terms. Types of white-collar crimes that...
Are you inadvertently involved in a Ponzi scheme?
It's not uncommon for Illinois citizens to venture into an investment with friends and family. Unfortunately, sometimes investments are not always legal. If you fall into any of the categories below, you might be involved in an illegal Ponzi scheme. What is a Ponzi...
What is credit card fraud?
Credit card scams are one of the most common types of fraud in Illinois. A credit card scam involves stealing someone's credit card information and using that to make fraudulent purchases. Many scammers get this information by posing as a bank, charity or another...
Domestic violence convictions and health care worker waivers
If you have been convicted of domestic violence in Illinois, you may have trouble getting a job in the health care field. However, that doesn't mean that your career is over. In some situations, you may be able to obtain a health care worker waiver. What is a health...
What you need to know about domestic violence
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone in Illinois regardless of sexual orientation, gender, age or race. If you or someone you love is suffering from domestic abuse, you may be wondering where to turn for help. Once domestic violence happens, it almost always recurs and...
Can you have a restraining order dismissed?
Many people in Illinois don't realize that you can have a restraining order dismissed if you want to get in contact with the other party again. If you believe that you can contact this individual without risking the safety of yourself or your family members, here's...
Could someone appeal a restraining order?
When concerned about personal safety, someone may seek a restraining order against another person. The ability to procure a restraining order in Illinois courts may prove valuable to the individual who feels threatened. However, what happens when someone gets a...
Why are older women vulnerable to domestic abuse?
Older women in Illinois are just as vulnerable to domestic violence as younger women. In fact, studies have shown that the majority of women murdered by their husbands are over the age of 40. In some cases, the abuse started later in the relationship; in others, the...
Actor Drake Bell denies assault against ex-girlfriend
"Drake and Josh" actor Drake Bell is denying accusations that he was abusive toward his ex-girlfriend during their relationship. The allegations made by her are the subject of a video she posted to TikTok. She says Bell assaulted her both verbally and physically when...
Violence among married couples differs according to ethnicity
A recent study showed that Black and Hispanic couples in Illinois and other parts of the country are more likely to become victims of domestic violence than white couples. This fact holds for both male violence against females as well as female violence against males....
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