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May 12th, 2018

The Difference Between Drug Possession, Delivery, and Trafficking in Chicago

Cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, and many other “controlled substances” are illegal in Illinois and getting involved with them can land you in serious legal trouble. State law has different penalties for different drug-related crimes and it is important for Illinois citizens to know and understand how the state defines these crimes. Here is the difference between...

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May 4th, 2018

Hot Car Deaths: How Do Illinois Laws Protect Kids?

The death of a child is always tragic, especially when it is preventable. This includes incidents of vehicular heatstroke, otherwise known as “hot car deaths.” These are incidents wherein a child is left inside a vehicle for too long and develops hyperthermia. According to KidsAndCars.org, which gathers data on injuries and deaths of children caused...

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April 28th, 2018

What You Need to Know About Unlawful Use of a Weapon in Illinois

The Second Amendment to the US Constitution has been interpreted as granting citizens “the right to bear arms.” However, that freedom is not absolute: every state has its own laws regulating weapons use, as well as its own penalties for breaking said laws. Illinois courts separate these crimes into a few categories, including “unlawful use...

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April 20th, 2018

Is Theft a Felony in Illinois?

Theft, also known as larceny, is a crime almost anywhere you go. However, different states have different views on the severity of the sentence for the crime. Further complicating matters, Illinois courts consider some instances of theft to be worse than others and therefore warranting more jail time and heftier fines for convicted defendants. Here...

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April 11th, 2018

Criminal Trespassing in Illinois: Homes, Vehicles and More

What is Considered Criminal Trespassing? Criminal trespassing can, at its simplest, be defined as being on someone else’s property while knowing that you do not have permission to be there. It may not seem like a major offense, but it can be serious in the eyes of Illinois law. Depending on the circumstances, trespassers could...

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April 3rd, 2018

Different Murder Charges in Illinois & What They Mean

What Are the Different Types of Murder Charges? Any murder is horrific, but for almost all of the United States, not all murders are the same. Since 1794, most states have created distinctions between what are called first degree and second-degree murders. Some, like Florida, have a third-degree category, and some, like Kentucky, have no...

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March 15th, 2018

Avoid These Common Illinois Traffic Violations

With an estimated 2.5 million traffic stops occurring every year in Illinois, and just shy of 1.5 million citations given, it’s clear that traffic violation education is something that Illinois drivers likely need. While traffic violations may not be a mortal sin, they are better off avoided. The first step in doing so is to learn...

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Written by Mitchell S. Sexner Last Updated : August 22, 2023