In Illinois, you have the right to gun ownership. However, if you use the weapon unlawfully, it can result in serious charges. Even if you have a clean criminal record, you can still face severe consequences and jail time. Can you use self-defense as a valid argument...
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What are the signs of drug addiction?
People often say that the first step towards overcoming a problem in your life is admitting that you have a problem. For many people who suffer from drug addiction, this first step is often difficult. You may think that you have control over your drug use or that you...
Some IL residents with guns may have revoked permits
Most states have some procedure in place to acquire and maintain a gun license. This license makes it possible for someone to own, carry and use guns. Illinois is no exception. When the authorities revoke these permits, gun owners lose the accompanying rights....
Dispute between East St. Louis teens ends with one being stabbed
East St. Louis teens are prone to getting into disagreements. While this often results in little more than a verbal back and forth, it can sometimes become violent. Not all alternations reach the level where someone is injured and an arrest is made, but some do get...
DUI arrests require probable cause
Getting arrested for a DUI can be emotionally and financially devastating. However, just because you were arrested, does not mean the arrest was valid. If an officer lacked reasonable suspicion for the initial stop or probable cause for the arrest, the arrest would be...
Illinois expungement laws give citizens a second chance
When a potential landlord, boss or loan manager conducts a background check, they see an applicant’s entire criminal record. This form includes arrests, convictions, traffic violations, and other confrontations with the law. Many people hesitate to work with former...
Assault and battery are different violent crimes
Criminal laws on violence may be confusing. In Illinois, assault and battery are different violent crimes with distinct consequences. Homicide, kidnapping, sex offense and bodily harm are the major crimes that are committed against people in Illinois. Assault and...
Drug diversion program may be a way for you to avoid conviction
Criminal charges based on an alleged drug crime can threaten your future. If convicted, you might have your freedom stripped away from you, be hit with a massive fine, and be subjected to a criminal record that will haunt you for a significant period of time to come....
What constitutes aggravated discharge of a firearm in Illinois?
Illinois is a state that has strict gun laws. Law enforcement takes these laws seriously and those who are caught not following them can face serious penalties. Even a person possessing a firearm without the proper paperwork can face serious charges. But those who are...
Drug arrests are down in Illinois
In Illinois, drug charges are not a crime to be brushed under the rug. Illinois takes drug convictions very seriously. So much so, that a single drug crime conviction can completely upend one's life and permanently put a black mark on one's criminal record and,...
