Allegations of domestic violence can play a major role in the decision made by an Illinois court in a child custody case. The court is committed to taking strong action in these situations to prevent the exposure of a child to violence. For this reason, parents...
What to know about domestic violence
Individuals in Illinois and throughout America who are harmed by a family member could be considered victims of domestic abuse. Domestic abuse may also occur if the victim lives with his or her abuser. An individual does not necessarily need to be physically harmed to...
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...
Illinois woman faces felony charge in alleged shooting
A woman accused of shooting her boyfriend's dog is currently in custody, according to local law enforcement. The 32-year-old Illinois woman faces a felony charge after the alleged shooting took place. She is currently awaiting trial in a county jail, and her...
Illinois prison guard faces felony charge
A state prison guard who spends his off hours as a drug and alcohol counselor is facing serious charges, according to local news. The Illinois guard faces a felony charge for alleged forgery after it was suggested that he may have signed off on court-ordered...
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