The Chicago Tribune reported a sharp spike in gun sales this month. Permit applications have increased by 501%. Between June 1 and June 17, more than 42,000 Illinois residents submitted a Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card application. A person in possession...
Month: June 2020
Institutional Vandalism and Property Damage Charges
The recent country-wide protests and marches in support of the Black Lives Matter movement have caused a sharp increase in vandalism. Parties from all sides of the issues at hand have been arrested. In Illinois, there are several different types of vandalism charges...
Theft Is the Most Common Charge in Illinois
Theft, also known as larceny, is one of the most common criminal offenses in the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois. Sentencing and penalties for theft offenses vary drastically depending on the value of the stolen property and how the offender obtained it....
Disorderly Conduct and Burglary Are Most Common Charges for Rioters
Protests in Chicago and cities around the country turned violent last weekend as thousands marched in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. When protests turn into riots, the most common charges people face are disorderly conduct and burglary. Some people may be...