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If you’ve ever encountered a drug sniffing dog in Illinois, you probably have wondered about the legalities of their use. After all, can a drug sniffing dog just identify you as someone of interest when you’re walking down the street? What about if you’re in the car? In your house?
There is a lot to understand about drug sniffing dogs and their legal uses in Illinois, especially if you’re facing drug charges as a result of one. Here’s what you [...]
In Illinois, certain crimes are considered more serious than others. Of course, there are felony and misdemeanors with which a person can be charged. But there also exists a certain level of a felony that is considered the most serious: Class X felonies.
Sex crimes are felonies that can easily bleed over into Class X felony territory, especially if aggravating factors are present. In fact, a man in Fulton County was found guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a [...]
In our state, there are some crimes that, when committed against a household or family member, are considered a crime of domestic violence. These charges can result in some significant penalties if you are convicted, so it’s important to understand what actions qualify and what can happen if you are found guilty.
Here’s what you need to know about domestic violence laws in Illinois and how a conviction can impact your life.
What Is a Domestic Violence Offense in Illinois?[...]When police are called to the scene of two people fighting, there are several possible scenarios that can occur after that point. If the two people live in the same household, there is a chance that the crime of domestic battery can be charged.
When most people think of domestic battery charges, they imagine it’s something that a person can be charged with if they fight with the spouse or significant other – not simply a person that’s your roommate. [...]
Illinois is one of the states that has legalized marijuana, both recreationally and medicinally. While this makes many Illinois residents happy, it’s important to realize that this legalization isn’t a free pass. You can’t do anything you want with marijuana anywhere you please just because you’re over 21.
In fact, there are some really strict rules about marijuana in the state, including how to transport it. If you’re caught violating these rules, then you can face criminal penalties – even [...]
