In the state of Illinois, a prosecutor may charge a person with both assault and battery despite the fact that the two crimes may be closely related. The state defines assault as conduct that could cause fear of being subject to physical harm. To prove a charge of...
Two Chicago police officers hold spots at the top of the list for the most misconduct complaints. During their time in the force from 2001 to 2006, they received more than 50 complaints each. Other than verbal warnings, they were not disciplined for any of their...
In a significant win for gun-rights advocates, a federal appeals court in San Francisco on Thursday ruled that the Second Amendment gives people the right to carry a gun outside the home for self-defense. The 2-1 decision by a panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of...
On January 5th, 2014, Illinois State Police started applications for concealed carry permits for handguns. Watch the video for five easy steps to be among the first to get your concealed carry permit now.
Illinois residents who drive without a license may be committing a crime. Not being able to present proof of having a driver’s license may also be a violation of the law. Common violations of driver’s license requirements include failing to get one for the...
Not everyone who is charged with a crime is legally guilty of having committed that crime. Even individuals who may not have acted responsibly in some way may be able to mount a successful defense to criminal charges. For example, each theft-related criminal charge...
