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Shoplifting in Illinois comes with significant legal consequences if you are found guilty. Whether it’s taking merchandise without paying or altering price tags, shoplifting comes with a range of adverse penalties that can have lasting impacts on your life and the lives of your loved ones. This blog post will explore the shoplifting laws in…

In the realm of criminal justice, mistaken identity is a persistent and troubling issue. One of the most distressing scenarios is when an individual finds themselves falsely accused of theft, grappling with the repercussions of a crime they didn’t commit. Such cases often underscore the critical importance of establishing an airtight alibi and presenting compelling…

Depending on the line of work, it’s not uncommon for employers to take things home from the job. Maybe this is some pencils, pens, and printer paper from an office job. Or maybe you work for a mechanic and borrow some tools… permanently. Is this considered theft? Could you be charged with a crime for…

When most people think of the holidays, they think of time spent with loved ones as they exchange gifts and eat copious amounts of decadent food! Or perhaps it’s a time of the year when you take some much-needed time off to relax before the new year begins. Whatever the holiday season means to you,…

In Illinois, certain property crimes are common. “Common,” however, does not mean that they come with light consequences. While property crimes can be misdemeanors, many can also be felonies. That’s why it’s vital for every citizen to understand common property crimes, including how the law defines them and the consequences of a conviction. Read on…

Halloween is a holiday many people love. It’s entertaining to dress up and attempt to eat your body weight in fun-size candy bars, but Halloween has a side many people don’t consider: An increase in crime. Unfortunately, something about this holiday causes some to take things too far and engage in criminal activity. Whether this…

Assault is a serious crime, but it can be even more serious based on who it is that was assaulted, as two assailants in Chicago may soon find out. A city alderman was assaulted by two men outside a late-night bar in River North recently. He is fine and said the whole altercation, which included…

In Chicago, sometimes it can feel as if violence is something you never stop hearing about. However, what crime statistics show paints a very different story. The crime trends of 2020 in Chicago were a bit surprising. While shootings at police officers increased, other crimes such as robbery were the lowest they’ve been in years.…

Some people assume that shoplifting is a minor crime. However, in Illinois, it’s anything but. Illinois has some of the harshest shoplifting laws on record. It’s all too easy for a momentary lapse of judgment to lead to serious felony charges. That’s just what happened to one Illinois man recently. He is now facing five…

Boats are pleasure vessels, but they also happen to be targeted for theft. Unfortunately, some boat owners feel their docked boats are secure, but that’s often far from the truth. In fact, Chicago police have reported a rash of thefts from boats docked in Burnham Harbor just this summer. With certain high-valued items often left…