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Is it still considered battery if it was done in…
In Illinois and other areas, a person could be charged with battery if they inflict unwanted…
An overview of aggravated intimidation in Illinois
Under Section 720 Illinois Compiled Statute 5/12-6, intimidation happens when one intends to cause another to…
More juvenile offenders not being charged as adults
While the 80s and 90s saw those involved in law enforcement being tough on juvenile offenders,…
What is consumer fraud?
The consumer fraud sector has become a problem for millions of Americans each year. Residents of…
Stealthing: A different type of rape
Some types of sexual crimes in Illinois are readily identified by name and understood as being…
Common mental health issues that recently released prisoners face
In Illinois, the recidivism rate is 43% within three years of release from prison. Seventeen percent…
What are the laws pertaining to cocaine in Illinois?
Cocaine offenses are considered serious in all states. If you face charges in Illinois, it’s important…
How bankruptcy fraud works in Illinois
The average person filing for bankruptcy in Illinois has no intention of committing fraud. And if…
What are standard and nonstandard field sobriety tests?
A field sobriety test allows an officer in Edwardsville, Illinois to check suspected drunk drivers for…
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