Articles Posted in Theft

In Illinois, a person’s home and property are protected by the law from the unwanted intrusion of other people. That’s why there are separate laws in Illinois for criminal trespass and residential burglary. If you’re unsure of the difference between these crimes, you’re not alone. Many people don’t understand what each crime is or what…

To the Chicago residents packed tightly together at the Lake Shore Park field house this January, a rash of recent robberies is all that’s on their mind. They want to know how to prevent themselves from being targeted and what they can do to bring these robberies to an end. Most importantly, they want to…

The holidays are upon us, meaning that the mail is overloaded with packages of all kinds. During this hectic time of year, it’s not unusual to receive packages that aren’t addressed to you. In some cases, it’s not even possible to return the package to its intended recipient. So in this case, what do you…

Many people use the terms “theft,” “robbery,” and “burglary” interchangeably in daily conversations. Which makes sense. After all, each term – in general – addresses the same topic. Legally speaking, however, the terms describe three different and specific types of criminal offenses. If you’re facing criminal charges related to stealing something, you need to know…

Identity theft is an unfortunate reality of modern-day society. It seems these days everyone has either been affected by this crime or knows someone who has at this point, and Illinoisans are no exception. A Glendale Heights woman was recently accused of stealing the identities of more than two dozen victims to open fraudulent bank…

When charged with auto theft in Illinois, you may find yourself facing felony-level penalties — up to 15 years imprisonment and fines capping at $100,000. Unless you’re okay with more than a decade behind bars and fines that amount to financial ruin, it’s imperative you take any auto theft charge you face very seriously. Your…

Petty theft and shoplifting are some of the most common criminal offenses. Because of this, you might think that the penalties would be minor. However, a theft or shoplifting charge is actually quite serious – especially in Illinois. Theft and shoplifting are penalized based on the value of goods allegedly stolen. Both offenses can be…

As time passes, it can become more and more difficult to provide clear, definitive evidence that a crime did or didn’t happen. Because of this, Illinois has created a statute of limitations for most criminal offenses – including theft. After a preset amount of time, you are no longer legally able to be charged with…

If you are accused of shoplifting in Illinois, you need to know what actually constitutes a charge in order to know how to fight back effectively. Below, we’re going to explain the acts that count as shoplifting in our state, as well as what options you have to battle your charges. Illinois Retail Theft: Acts…

If you are facing charges of residential burglary in Illinois, you could suffer serious penalties if you are convicted. Read this post to learn how residential burglary is defined in Illinois, what penalties you could face, and how an experienced attorney can help you fight back. Residential Burglary in Illinois Under Illinois state law, residential…