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When you face felony charges, the road ahead may be unclear. You know that a felony conviction could mean years in jail or big fines, but what happens in between a charge and a conviction? How do people defend themselves? When do you have to go to court?
There are a few steps between when you first hear the charges against you and those charges either get dropped or dismissed or you get sentenced. Knowing what’s ahead will help [...]
In our state, there are certain crimes that warrant a life sentence. These crimes are considered Class X felonies. The list of Class X felonies is small, and mainly limited to homicide-related crimes.
However, certain sexual assault charges also make the list, such as aggravated criminal sexual assault. This is the charge that a massage therapist in Evanston is currently facing.
Ken Wang, 31, is employed at the Art of Health Spa. On October 13, he had a [...]
Despite recent controversy and state level changes in drug laws, the war on drugs is still raging on. Penalties for drug charges come with mandatory minimums, and can even surpass penalties for other, more violent crimes. There is also increased tension between the community and law enforcement, so arrests and police encounters involving drugs can get out of hand quickly. Both parties are subject to acting out in such high-pressure situations, but it is especially unnerving when it comes from [...]
It’s no secret – I’m a big Cubs fan. And for Cubs fans, last Wednesday (heck, the last two weeks) was a reason to celebrate big time.
But maybe the excitement of the game, the stress of the last few innings, and the drinks you had in the meantime also got you in a little bit of trouble. If you were arrested or charged with criminal misconduct or similar charges, believe me you’re not alone. Heck, the arrests related [...]
We know that talking to law enforcement officers can be intimidating even at the best of times. If you think they suspect that you have committed a crime, that feeling may be amplified enormously. Recent stories of police shooting citizens (including citizens who were acting within their constitutional rights) probably don’t help with any uncomfortable feelings you may have regarding confrontations with police, either.
The best way to have a peaceful interaction with police officers (and possibly avoid arrest) [...]
