Archive, March 2014.
Illinois May Change Drug & Theft Crime Penalties
Illinois lawmakers are currently in the middle of their five-month long legislative session in Springfield. It is during this time that proposed laws are introduced, debated, and voted on. Criminal laws and potential penalties are based almost entirely on state statute. That means that each legislative session comes with some changes to the criminal justice system in the state as lawmakers alter rules of crime and punishment..
What Are the Different Types of Sexual Assault in Illinois?
An uncomfortable subject to approach, sexual offenses and sexual assault are crimes that are committed every day in our country, no matter how hard we may try to sweep them under the rug. “Sexual assault” is a broad term, and can include four different types of criminal offenses. It is important to be familiar with each of them.
What Are the Penalties for a DUI in Illinois?
We are all aware that drinking and driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in all 50 United States, but not everybody is familiar with the specific consequences they will face if they have had a couple drinks before getting behind the wheel and spot those red and blue lights in the rearview mirror.
