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…
Continue reading ›There are some stories that make a lot of headlines – and the “smash and grab” or “flash mob” retail theft crimes that have been occurring in Chicago and across Illinois are headlines you may have noticed over the last few years. Organized retail theft is on the rise, but a new bill just signed…
Continue reading ›Mail is something that is so much a part of everyday life – it can be difficult to envision the types of crimes people commit surrounding it. But make no mistake, crimes involving mail are currently alive and well. In fact, in Illinois, there’s been a rash of mail stolen from collection boxes outside of…
Continue reading ›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…
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