Category: Misdemeanors

Violating an Illinois Lockdown Order Equals a Misdemeanor Charge

Jun 1, 2020

Coronavirus/COVID-19 | Disorderly Conduct | Misdemeanors

Many states have issued lockdown orders during the coronavirus pandemic, Illinois being one of them. In most places, violating these orders would result in a slap on the wrist and a reminder to stay at home. However, violating the Illinois lockdown order in Aurora at least could land you in legal trouble.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Aurora’s city council voted unanimously to make violating the state’s lockdown order a disorderly conduct charge.

This misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge can have [...]

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Your Guide to Understanding Misdemeanors in Illinois

Jun 1, 2017

Misdemeanors

Facing arrest or criminal charges can be intimidating and downright confusing, especially if you have never been charged before.

Criminals face penalties and hardships that go beyond prison time. Having a mark on your criminal record can flip your life around. If you have been charged, it is important to get acquainted with the type of offense and type of charge you are facing.

In this post, we will address the ins and outs of being charged with [...]

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Felonies vs. Misdemeanors: What’s The Difference?

Jul 11, 2016

Criminal Defense | Felonies | Misdemeanors

When you are charged with a crime, you will be given a specific name and classification of the crime you are charged with. Each state has its own way of classifying crimes the terms “felony” and “misdemeanor” are universal – even if they don’t always mean the same thing everywhere.

So what do these terms mean in Illinois? How are crimes classified? What does it mean to be a “convicted felon”?

Illinois has three classifications of misdemeanors and [...]

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