In Illinois, you must have a Firearm Owner Identification Card to own guns or ammunition legally. You could face serious legal repercussions if you possess a firearm without a FOID. Illinois.gov explains the FOID Act outlines some people who do not have the right to...
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What role do grand juries play in criminal prosecutions?
If prosecutors charge you with a crime, there is a good chance you can choose to have a trial in front of a jury of your peers. These individuals consider all available evidence and decide whether you are guilty of the charged crime or innocent of it. While they have...
Is cyberbullying a crime in Illinois?
Keeping tabs on the children in your family may seem to be more challenging than ever. After all, your kids likely have access to smartphones, tablets, computers, gaming systems and other electronic devices. If your son or daughter uses one of these devices to bully...
Why eyewitness testimony is often inaccurate
When Illinois residents face criminal charges and wind up in court, their cases may involve the testimony of eyewitnesses who say they saw them committing some type of crime. However, contrary to popular belief, eyewitness testimony is not particularly reliable....
What you need to know about assault
One thing that many people do not understand is that assault does not always involve touching someone directly. Assault and battery is the charge you will see if you strike an individual. There are two different types of assault charges that you should understand....
Can a drug violation make a student ineligible for financial aid?
When you have a son or daughter who uses financial aid to attend college, you may want to make sure your child understands how he or she could lose access to that aid. If your college student receives a drug violation while using federal financial aid to pay for...
Your juvenile child’s rights after their arrest
An Illinois juvenile may face a different justice system than an adult. Called a delinquent minor instead of a criminal, the courts place greater importance on rehabilitation as opposed to punishment. If your child faces charges, there are important facts you should...
Can a DUI conviction affect your time in college?
As a college student, you must take care when dealing with DUI related issues. After all, a DUI conviction has the potential to alter your life in many negative ways. This is true even if you are facing a first-time conviction and otherwise have a spotless record. But...
How do the courts select a jury?
If you are preparing for a criminal trial, it is normal to feel some nervousness over the jury selection process—one important detail to keep in mind that jurors have to represent a cross-section of the community. According to the United States Courts, the jury...
What is blood alcohol concentration?
Your blood alcohol concentration refers to the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream. You can measure your BAC either through a urine, blood or breath test. In Illinois, according to the Illinois General Assembly, it is illegal to drive with a BAC at or above 0.08%....
