How To Protect Homes and Individual Rights from Illegal Searches
“Illegal search and seizure” is a term that is often mentioned in the news, but what does is mean for […]
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Cook County State Attorney Calls for New Social Media Tools to Fight Crime
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Fox has called for new social media tools to fight a spike in gun violence
Your Rights if You Are Stopped by Police In Chicago
Many people do not realize they have rights if they are stopped by the police in Chicago or elsewhere. If
Junk Science Fears as Attorney General Scraps Forensic Science Commission
Forensic science has developed rapidly in recent years. Methods such as bite mark comparisons and hair analysis were seen as
How Firearm Enhancements Can Add Years To Sentencing
Under Illinois statute, certain crimes have enhancements if they involve firearms. Enhancements mean that in addition to the punishment for
Former Field Museum Worker Gets Prison Time for Stealing
Theft offenses are among the most common crimes that occur in Illinois. Although stealing won’t always result in your imprisonment,
Fatal Shootings Soar on Chicago Expressways
A fatal shooting on a Chicago Expressway ramp in April served as another sobering reminder of the dangers of the
Domestic Violence in Illinois – Agencies Face a Funding Crisis
Domestic violence in Illinois is a major problem. It has been exacerbated by a state budget crisis that has hit
A Landmark Decision: The U.S. Supreme Court Case that Shaped Sex Offender Laws on Social Media
In 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Packingham v. North Carolina that fundamentally changed how states
The Most Important Thing To Know About Firearm Possession
Chicago law enforcement is aggressively going after citizens with guns. In order to lawfully carry a firearm in Illinois any