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...
Month: October 2020
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...
