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...
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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...
Fleeing a Police Officer is a Class A Misdemeanor
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...
Understanding Domestic Violence Charges
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....
Chicago Businesses Cited and Fined for Disobeying Stay-at-Home Order
This week, the city of Chicago fined eight local businesses a total of $120,000 for disobeying the current stay-at-home order. According to Book Club Chicago, the city has conducted almost 700 investigations into businesses since the order went into effect on March...
Impersonating a Police Officer is a Class 4 Felony in Illinois
Several people have been pulled over or robbed in recent weeks by someone impersonating a police officer. Though this isn’t a brand new trend, incidents involving fake cops have risen since many states issued shelter-in-place orders in response to the COVID-19...
Electronic Harassment Could Result in a Misdemeanor or Felony Charge
In light of the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many people are turning to the Internet and electronics to stay in touch with each other. Relying on apps and online services for communication presents unique opportunities – and challenges. If a person is...
Domestic Violence and Domestic Battery Charges in Illinois
Domestic violence and domestic battery charges in the state of Illinois range from Class A Misdemeanors to Class 2 Felonies. The Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 (720 ILCS 60) recognizes domestic violence as a serious crime, outlines the many interpretations of...