When the police arrest you or decide to question you after your arrest, they will likely inform you of your Miranda Rights. Those rights include the right to remain silent and the right to legal representation. Too many people ignore their right to remain silent and...
Child access prevention laws protect minors from getting a hold of guns. These laws serve many purposes, but their primarily purpose is protecting young people from self-harming. One University of Indianapolis study found that having a firearm in the home increased...
Trespassing in Illinois means more than simply walking through private property without an invitation. In fact, a person can be charged with trespassing if they enter a residence, a vehicle, an airport, state supported land, and more. Oddly enough, this past month...
Being charged with Unlawful use of a Weapon (UUW) in Illinois could result in jail time. Like any serious crime, the conviction depends heavily on the circumstances surrounding the arrest and the offender’s history. The weapon in question does not have to be a firearm...
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...
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, 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....
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...
Since mid-March, Chicago law enforcement has adamantly enforced social distancing rules. These rules include wearing face coverings in public, maintaining a six-foot distance from others, and avoiding congregating in large groups. Failure to comply can result in...
Domestic violence calls in Chicago have risen in the wake of the city’s shelter-in-place order. Since suspected abusers and potential victims are living in close quarters under a great deal of stress, incidents of domestic assault and battery are becoming more common....