Archives for: November 22nd, 2022

Charged with a Common IL Property Crime? What To Do

Nov 22, 2022

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 to find out what you need to know.

The Most Common Illinois Property Crimes

The top property crimes in Illinois are:

Burglary

Burglary is an [...]

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How Could the New IL Organized Retail Theft Bill Impact You?

May 24, 2022

Shoplifting / Retail Theft

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 into law by the Governor aims to help curb this practice and provide better legal guidelines to fight against it.

Here’s what you need to [...]

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Rash of Mail Thefts and Check Fraud Have IL Cops on the Lookout

Dec 2, 2021

Check Fraud | Fraud | Mail Theft

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 the Park Ridge post officer. The boxes were pried open, and the mail inside was stolen.

Many of these crimes go beyond simply taking mail. [...]

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What Is the Statute of Limitations for Illinois Theft Offenses?

Jan 11, 2019

Statute of Limitations | Theft

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 a crime.

Today, we’re going to share some general rules of thumb for the Illinois statutes of limitations in theft-related crimes, detail several specific [...]

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