Cocaine offenses are considered serious in all states. If you face charges in Illinois, it’s important to know what to expect and know the laws pertaining to cocaine. What is cocaine? Cocaine is an illegal narcotic drug, which means a person can face harsh penalties...
How bankruptcy fraud works in Illinois
The average person filing for bankruptcy in Illinois has no intention of committing fraud. And if they are, they could be doing so unknowingly. But scammers and professional criminals commit bankruptcy fraud for huge payouts by manipulating the system or taking...
Do dentists commit health care fraud?
When people visit an Illinois dentist’s office, they typically expect an accurate assessment and quality care. Some patients receive bad news about a tooth’s condition, so getting a crown or scaling becomes necessary - or so the patient thinks. Surprisingly, an...
How long do felonies stay on your record?
Anyone convicted of a felony in Illinois can expect the charge to stay on their record for life unless there is a possibility of record expungement sometime in the future. Expungement is not offered as a general rule in Illinois. However, sealing is possible depending...
Accountant admits to defrauding his clients out of $65 million
A 46-year-old accountant faces decades in a federal prison after admitting to defrauding an Illinois philanthropist and several other wealthy individuals out of at least $65 million. The Hinsdale resident pleaded guilty to one felony count of wire fraud in the U.S....
Proposed legislation would help keep animals safe
Animals in Illinois and throughout America would be protected if the Preventing Animal Cruel and Torture, or PACT, Act passes. Anyone convicted of violating this proposed legislation would be subject to prison time, a fine or both. The legislation was brought forth by...
Mail fraud: a federal crime
Residents of Illinois can be charged in federal court if they commit mail fraud. The Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution grants the federal government authority to prosecute interstate mail fraud. This type of crime includes any scheme to obtain money or...
Learn more about Illinois arson laws
In Illinois, a person may be charged with arson if they destroy property worth $150 or more with fire. An individual may be charged with arson even if he or she owned a portion of the property that was damaged and the other owner or owners didn't consent to the...
Illinois worker faces felony charge
A contracted worker accused of setting a fire that shut down two airports is facing serious legal repercussions, according to local sources. The Illinois worker faces a felony charge after being arrested in connection with a fire that caused a ground stoppage at...
3 Illinois county officials each face felony charge
The Attorney General for the state of Illinois announced recently that three individuals formerly in the employ of a county circuit clerk's office have been arrested on suspicion of theft. Each of the three indicted individuals faces at least one felony charge for...
Subscribe To This Blog's Feed
