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Feb 2, 2017
Technology has changed how police officers do their jobs in ways big and small, and for the most part this is a good thing. The more technology that is available to law enforcement officers, the more likely it is that they (along with the community at large) will be able to catch a criminal.
One example of how the police of today use technology: when was the last time you noticed a “Wanted” poster hung up around town? Probably [...]
November 7, 2019 Drug Crimes | Drug Possession | Marijuana
The use of marijuana has been a controversial topic for decades.
Many have argued that the use of marijuana is a relatively harmless act and that criminalizing it is a waste of law-enforcement resources. On the other hand, even a small possession charge held severe consequences in most states. That is, until relatively recently.
Now, more and more states are beginning to review their current drug legislation and adjust policies so that they reflect modern attitudes. Illinois is one of [...]
November 1, 2019 Burglary
For many, burglary and theft are two very different things – one just means taking things that don’t belong to you, while the other refers to breaking into a house or store to take those things. While there is some truth to that line of reasoning, it’s not completely correct. The legal definition of burglary can be much different, and more encompassing, than what most people often assume.
Take, for example, the case of three teenagers who were arrested in [...]
