Year: 2020

We’ve previously discussed the fact that merely having a firearm in your possession without the proper authorization can lead to criminal charges, so it’s probably no surprise that the unlawful discharge of a firearm can also be a serious offense. What is the...

The U.S. The Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms, but Illinois law imposes some strict requirements on gun owners. Run afoul of them, and you may find yourself facing serious charges, including the unlawful use of a weapon, or UUW. What is a UUW offense?...

There are many times when people are falsely accused of DUIs. Driving under the influence is serious, and most people know that. Unfortunately, there are times when medications, exhaustion and other factors add up and make them appear to be driving recklessly. An...

The odds are high that you already have some idea of your Miranda Rights. The prevalence of crime dramas on television have made the words, “You have the right to remain silent…” very familiar to most people. However, you probably don’t really understand when you’re...

There's a scene in a popular science fiction action film where two of the main characters hold back their coats to reveal that they have a virtual armory of weapons strapped to their bodies. For many people, the idea of concealed weaponry aligns with this image of...

When you think of someone getting a DUI, it’s normally when they’re pulled over. They might have been weaving in the roadway or moving too quickly or slowly. Then, the police stop them and realize that they’re impaired.  Did you know that DUI charges can happen after...

Everything from family traditions to personal experiences influence how people see the world. Police officers will have their own unique perspective on life, just like anyone else will. Most individuals will treat certain people differently because of their life...

You and your friends went out to celebrate for your 21st birthday, and you had a great time. You had only two drinks the entire night, but they were enough to give you a buzz and keep you in a celebratory mood. As the night was winding down, you ordered a soda and...

People count on the criminal justice system to handle cases in which people break the law. They generally don’t think that a person can be convicted of a crime that never even happened based on fabricated or mistaken statements from alleged victims or witnesses....