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March 25th, 2019

Driving With an Obstructed View

Even though Spring is upon us, that doesn’t mean that Illinois is finished with wintery weather. One of the most aggravating aspects of dealing with ice and snow involves cleaning off your car during cold and blustery days. Sometimes, we may only clear off part of our windshield so that we don’t have to spend...

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March 11th, 2019

What Is a 402 Conference?

From the initial arrest and charge to an eventual trial on the merits of the case, the criminal justice process can be a lengthy endeavor. Yet only a small percentage of criminal cases end up going to trial because it is so common for defendants to settle at some point with a plea deal. There...

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February 27th, 2019

Can You Be Charged with Solicitation If You Never Meet in Person?

Solicitation under Illinois criminal law deals with sexual crimes. Often, solicitation involves directly propositioning an escort, prostitute, or minor for sexual acts. But how is solicitation defined by Illinois law? Does the solicitation need to be in-person for the crime to be committed? Can you be charged with solicitation if you’ve never met in person?...

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February 12th, 2019

Proving Intent to Steal in Illinois Burglary Cases

In Illinois, you may be charged with theft if you steal anything of value and exert unauthorized control over the property of its rightful owner. Theft crimes range from stealing tangible goods and money to scamming others online or over the phone. One of those theft crimes is sometimes known as burglary with intent to...

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January 21st, 2019

At What Age Might Your Teen be Charged as an Adult?

The story dominating the headlines at the end of 2018: Two teenagers accused in an act deemed so “evil” by a judge, that they would be tried as adults. Prosecutors say a 17 and a 16-year old lured another 17 and 16-year old into the woods near Chicago’s Golden Gate Park back in August and...

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Written by Mitchell S. Sexner Last Updated : May 26, 2023