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As a business owner, you work hard to follow the rules and run an honest operation. But despite your best efforts, you might unknowingly find yourself dealing with people who try to use your business to hide illegal money. Oversight may cost you your business and...
We all want to help our loved ones feel better when they're not at their best. You might think it's a kind gesture to give some of your leftover prescription painkillers. Unfortunately, sharing your medications can lead to serious legal trouble—not just for you but...
A single mistake can change a life forever. In Edwardsville, Illinois, those facing felony charges often wonder if there's a way to lessen the impact on their future. The good news is that some felony charges can be reduced to misdemeanors, offering a chance for a...
In today's world, artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. From your smartphone voice assistant to advanced computer programs that can analyze copious amounts of data, AI is changing the way people live. However, just like any powerful tool, AI can be used for both...
Physical evidence that is used to convict people in criminal cases is not always as reliable as the Illinois public has been led to believe. Hair analysis is one type of evidence that some attorneys and scientists believe is not definitive enough to put a person...
Popular entertainment portrays the lie-detection polygraph machine as a reliable source of information for catching criminal suspect. In reality, the polygraph machine and other lie-detection methods have yet to produce results that can overcome reasonable doubt....
Applications like Google maps allow people to plan trips, find local businesses and check traffic conditions, and the information they store has been used by law enforcement agencies in Illinois and around the country to solve crimes. On Dec. 13, Google announced that...
Rape, like any type of sexually-motivated crime, is one of the most violating. Sometimes, a false accusation is made. This is how Illinois law defines rape and how a person accused can defend against the allegations. Understanding rape in Illinois Illinois law defines...
Investors rely on a company or firm’s honesty when making investment decisions. If a corporation or its representatives make false statements designed to sway investor decisions, the responsible parties could face more than a civil suit. Prosecutors may file...
Under Section 720 Illinois Compiled Statute 5/12-6, intimidation happens when one intends to cause another to perform or omit from performing an act by communicating directly or indirectly a threat without lawful authority. The threat may involve physical harm,...
