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Feb 28, 2019
Have you been charged with bribery in Illinois? Are you under investigation? Do you just want to understand how the law works to make sure you’re abiding by it?
In this post, we’re going to detail laws and associated penalties, and cover what you can do to fight back if you do find yourself getting unwanted attention from law enforcement.
How Illinois Bribery Laws Work
How big of a deal is bribery here? It’s one of [...]
January 15, 2021 Human Trafficking | Sex Crimes | Sex Trafficking
When many people think of human trafficking, they automatically think of sex trafficking. While it is true that sex trafficking is a big problem, human trafficking isn’t always about sex, sometimes it’s about labor.
Recently, a woman in the Chicago suburbs pled guilty to labor trafficking. She helped several people from Central America to enter the country, but once they were there, they had to stay and work in her home until the debt to get them here was paid.[...]
January 9, 2021 Domestic Assault | Domestic Battery
In Illinois, when you take certain violent actions against members of your family or household, they’re classified as domestic violence crimes.
While a conviction won’t necessarily equate to a whole lot of time behind bars or payment of a whole lot in fines, you will jeopardize your home and family life as well as put a ding on your criminal record against you.
Not to mention, crimes committed against family members or household members tend to have consequences that impact [...]
