On April 27, 2016, a court sentenced Dennis Hastert to 15 months in federal jail in a very high-profile and public case. The former U.S. House Speaker ... Read More
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5 Things to Know About Illinois Sex Offender Registration Laws
Illinois' sex offender registration laws require any person convicted of a sex offense to register. These laws are so strict that a person may have to ... Read More
Assault and Battery in Illinois: A Quick Rundown
In Illinois, assault is when one person does something that makes another person fear he or she will receive bodily harm. This can be something like ... Read More
The Lowdown on White Collar Crime
You're probably heard of the phrase "white collar crime," but like many people, you aren't exactly sure what it means. If you're facing charges that ... Read More
License Suspension in Illinois is No Laughing Matter
In Illinois, driving with your license suspended is a serious criminal offense. You can be charged with at least a Class A misdemeanor, and that ... Read More
Traffic Offenses in Illinois
Illinois traffic laws go beyond driving while under the influence and speeding, but there are other traffic offenses you can be charged with in the ... Read More