The criminal justice system often involves a lot of language that can seem confusing to most people, unless they have a legal background. When you hear the terms “murder” and “manslaughter,” they might sound identical, but the two are actually quite different. The primary ...
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View MoreBeing charged with a DUI is an overwhelming and frightening experience. Oftentimes, people tend to feel resigned to defeat and assume that a charge ...
View MoreEvery year, over 41,900 motorists are arrested for driving under the influence in the state of Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of ...
View MoreAs far as white collar crimes go, money laundering is a major component in criminal activity. While the process contains many steps, the short ...
View MoreWe have all borrowed something at some point from someone with every intention of returning the item. Life can get a little hectic, however, time ...
View MoreAfter someone has been charged with a criminal offense, he or she will generally be taken into custody at a local law enforcement station for booking. ...
View MoreIf you have a history as a juvenile offender, you are likely concerned that your past might come back to haunt you despite the fact that you have long ...
View MoreEvery state has container laws that place restrictions on alcohol-related containers. In Illinois, container laws prohibit the consumption or ...
View MoreBeing arrested is terrifying and it is easy to feel intimidated by law enforcement. You might not know how to react or what you should or should not ...
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