Is it Illegal to Film Police in Illinois? For many years, Illinois had one of the strictest eavesdropping laws in the nation. For decades, Illinois outlawed any recording of communications made without the consent of all parties to the conversation. Illinois remains a...
Fighting an Underage Possession Charge Many parents dropped their kids off at college last month, leaving them to largely make their own decisions and judgment calls for the better part of a year. While these kids are actually young adults, many of them are still...
The Outcome of a Juvenile Case Can Have Life-Long Consequences When a juvenile commits a minor offense in Illinois, it is possible the minor will be given what is known as a station adjustment, meaning the juvenile will be processed but not charged with a crime. Other...
Battery is a serious crime, and anyone accused of criminal battery in Illinois should contact a highly experienced defense attorney as soon as possible. Under Illinois law, you commit a battery if you knowingly do either of the following: Come in physical contact with...
In order to convict someone of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, a prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the driver had impaired abilities while operating the vehicle. If someone has a blood alcohol content (BAC) over 0.08 percent,...
In recent years, many legislative efforts have focused on so-called designer drugs, both at the federal and state levels. Many legislatures have tried to enact laws that will restrict the distribution, creation, and use of these drugs. There have also been many...
