Mandatory Insurance Laws in Illinois – Part 2
If you did not read part 1, you can find that information here. What Will Happen to me in Court? Typically, if this...
Mandatory Insurance Laws in Illinois – Part 1
Every city in Illinois, from Chicago to Arlington Heights to Joliet is governed by the State’s Mandatory Insurance laws. Basically, the Illinois Secretary...
How is a Person Charged with a Crime in Illinois?
There are only three ways a person can be charged with a crime or offense in Illinois. Illinois law provides that a prosecution...
The Crime of Looting in Chicago
Recently, I spoke to a person who had recently been charged with a theft arising out of the recent Black Lives Matter demonstrations...
When Can I Resist the Police?
You are just minding your own business when all of a sudden, you are being confronted by a police officer, displaying a badge,...
Holy Misdemeanor Batman!
Keeping the streets of Gotham devoid of criminals is undoubtedly hard work because for some reason, criminals (and especially arch-criminals) have always been...
Can You be Accountable For Another's Crime?
Consider the following. You and your friend Bill decide to drive to the University of Illinois Chicago campus to check it out. You...
Arrested During a Chicago Police Demonstration?
The recent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota Police officers during an arrest have sparked nationwide demonstrations in cities across...
Police Chokeholds Banned by Most Departments
Since at least 2012, what is commonly referred to as a chokehold has been banned by the Chicago Police Department, although prior to...