Preventing drug addiction begins with learning how it starts. However, this is not an easy task. There are no clear answers as to why some people become addicted to substances while other people do not. What is known is how the drugs affect your brain and body and...
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Year: 2020
Which risk factors increase the chances of juvenile delinquency?
While confusion and frustration may accompany the news that your child will face charges for delinquent behavior in Illinois, there was most likely an underlying issue that influenced his or her behavior. Your understanding of the risk factors associated with a...
When can authorities search your car without a warrant?
Having authorities stop you in your car may lead to stress and anxiety, even if you have nothing to hide. You may find the experience to be particularly anxiety-inducing if the law enforcement official who stops you pressures you to allow him or her to search your...
Reviewing statistics on drunk driving arrests
If you are facing drunk driving charges, you likely have a lot of stress and many different legal issues to take into consideration. When it comes to driving under the influence, there are many different consequences that those taken into custody can face, from...
How does state law recognize self-defense?
A situation might arise in which you have to use a gun to defend yourself. It may not be pleasant to think about, yet many people find they must employ deadly force to fend off an attacker. You may wonder if Illinois law will safeguard your right to self-defense if it...
Penalties for DUI in Illinois
Law enforcement can arrest you for driving under the influence in Illinois with blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. In addition, state law requires you to consent to a breath or blood test or face additional charges. Review the possible penalties for DUI in...
Illinois gun laws for minors
In Illinois, the laws governing gun purchase, possession and storage also include special provisions relating to people 17 years of age or younger. These laws include the manner in which firearms should be stored by adults who own them in an effort to keep young...
What are the elements of first-degree murder?
In the American criminal justice system, each crime has its own set of elements, i.e., the things that the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict the defendant. At the very least, each crime must contain the defendant’s voluntary...
Ignition interlock device costs and risks
As the laws and penalties relating to drunk driving charges continue to change, often becoming stricter, defendants arrested for these types of offenses have to figure out ways to keep their lives afloat amidst the challenges these harsh penalties may bring their way....
The reality of a weapons charge and how to fight allegations
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...
